By JENNY ROSE DE GUZMAN
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 28, 2012) – Today marks the 20th foundation anniversary and 10th MunaTo Festival of Sarangani Province. It is a celebration of the history, culture and resources of the Sarangans.
Events that opened today include Fabli Gu Ni, a Blaan term which means where “buyers and sellers meet”. It is where the different municipalities and entrepreneurs of the province display and sell their prime products. For five years now, Fabli Gu Ni has been part of the MunaTo Festival celebration.
“Moro Pagingadan: Moro Cottages” also opened and noted as “the best for the past two years”according to Governor Migs Dominguez. The competition is joined by the municipalities. Their respective cottages showcase the rich Muslim culture, including the dress, ornaments, and way of life.
The significance of this event is to “preserve the tradition and culture of the Moro people and maintain camaraderie,” said Zolcarain Palar, Kalinaw coordinator. Kalinaw Sarangani Unit, one of the pilot programs of the governor, organized the event.
The pre judging is set today until November 29 (Thursday) while the final judging will be on the culmination of the festival on November 30.
Other activities such as “Kulintangan”, a competition in playing the “kulintang” (a traditional musical instrument of the Muslims), and Moro cooking contest or “Kagtigi sa Pangiluto” wherein exhibitors will present their delicacies are also part of the Moro Pagingadan. It will be judged on November 29.
For the Moro cottages, winners will receive respectively, P25,000 for the first prize, P20,000 second prize, P15,000 third prize, and P10,000 consolation prizes for each entry. For more news and updates, please visit the <a href= http://www.sarangani.gov.ph/> Province of Sarangani </a>. Come and enjoy the MunaTo Festival and 20th Foundation Anniversary of Sarangani Province on November 28-30, 2012. (Jenny Rose de Guzman/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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