Mar, Korina grace Sinadya sa Halaran
ROXAS CITY – Former Senator Mar Roxas and his wife Korina Sanchez led the guests during the Sinadya sa Halaran’s parade of festival and other activities last Saturday.
The couple, joined by Mar’s mother Judy Araneta Roxas and his nieces, arrived on board a private plane to also attend the coronation of Sinadya sa Halaran Fiesta Queen 2010 Erica Roxas, daughter of late 1st District Rep. Gerardo “Dinggoy” Roxas, the former senator’s younger brother.
Erica was escorted by Vladimir Tanco, son of Gov. Victor Tanco Sr., during the coronation rites held at the Capiz Gym Saturday night.
Tanco and Mayor Angel Alan Celino welcome the Roxas clan to the festivities.
The governor said the people should enjoy Sinadya Sa Halaran and should be proud of it.
Other officials who came Saturday night were 1st District Rep. Antonio del Rosario, Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas, members of the Provincial Board, and Roxas City councilors.
They were joined by Pilar Mayor Ritalyn Patricio and Sapian Mayor Arturo Orosco Sr ., among others.
The theme of this year’s Sinadya sa Halaran celebration is Pag-ambitanay (Sharing), Pagkinalipay (Joy) and Pagpasalamat ( Thanksgiving).
Sinadya, which means joy, is the city’s fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Concepcion, the city’s patroness, celebrated every December 8 while halaran, which means offering, is the province’s festival.
In 1991, the two festivals were merged during the stint of former Gov. Esteban Contreras.*
