City gov't asked to join Texas event
An international organization invited the city government to send a delegation to the 36th Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas set on June 8-10, 2007.
Jo Ann Andera, CFEE director, in a letter, requested Mayor Jerry Treñas to send a delegation through the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. and in partnership with the Edwin Duero Dance Company. Andera's invitation was forwarded by the chief executive to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
It was not immediately known on who will shoulder the expenses should the city government decides to send a delegation to the said event.
The Texas Folklife Festival is a four-day celebration of music, cultural dance, storytelling and crafts around the world. The celebration has been cultivated by the Institute of Texan Cultures in its appreciation of diverse cultural heritage.
The same festival features ethnic groups from every corner of the state that represent more than 40 countries of the world. The celebration likewise presents various cuisines including the Filipino pancit. The music and folkloric dance of Spain, Ireland and Brazil are also presented which adds color to the festival.