Kapistahan et Sapian slated July 24-26
SAPIAN, Capiz – The municipal and religious fiesta of Sapian with Tilibyugan Festival in honor of the town patroness is scheduled on July 24 – 26.
Mayor Aturo “Turic” Orosco Sr. and wife Evangeline Oñas Orosco, Ph.D. told The News Today (TNT) that they have invited some national dignitaries to grace their annual fiesta.
Mayor Orosco said that this year they have created innovations with regard to the activities. He cited the coronation of the town's queen traditionally held at night which will now be held in the morning of July 24 so that those people who live far from the poblacion can witness the affair.
The Orosco couple, who are also behind Talahong festival, have focused themselves in pouring more projects for the people of Sapian.
Activities of this year’s fiesta are: July 24 in the morning: Mass (respective churches), civic parade, playground demonstration (contest) elementary, Sapian H.S., CAPSU; P.M: Sports activities, opening of foodfest with live band, Yugyugan sa Bayan (Youth Night) and Battle of the Bands.
On July 25 in the morning: Sports activities, Agri-Aqua opening, Livelihood skills mini Olympics and in the afternoon: Livelihood skills mini Olympics (cont.), Barangay Night (Sayaw ng Lahi) contest and Foodfest with live band.
And July 26 in the morning: Mass, sports activities and in the afternoon: parlor games (Third World Gay Boxing) and at 7 p.m. fireworks display and foodfest.