(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 26 December 2024) π—¦π—¬π—‘π—’π—£π—¦π—œπ—¦: Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to ITCZ. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Moderate to strong winds coming from Northeast will prevail with moderate to rough seas / (2.1 to 3.7 meters).


Sunday, 11 August 2024

Pandanggo sa Ilaw paves cultural, communal heritage of Lubang

MANILA -- Lubang will celebrate its cultural heritage with "Pandanggo sa Ilaw 2024" on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bulwagang Bayan ng Lubang. Organized by the local government and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the event will feature traditional dance, music, and community pride.

Derived from the traditional folk dance, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, which originated in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, the festival was established to honor this rich cultural heritage. The Sangguniang Bayan of Lubang has enacted an ordinance mandating the participation of all barangays in the municipality every 12th of August. This yearly festival is not only a competition but also a celebration aimed at promoting and enriching the culture of Lubang.

The evening will kick off with an opening ceremony, including invocation, singing of the National Anthem, and the Lubang Hymn by the renowned Koro LubangueΓ±o. Following this, a welcome address will be delivered by President of Kapatiran 2024 Anna Cilito O. Tria and Mayor Michael L. Orayani of Lubang.

Highlighting the evening will be the Pandanggo sa Ilaw Dance Competition, where various groups will showcase their talent and creativity in this traditional Filipino folk dance. The event will also feature a cultural presentation by Koro LubangueΓ±o and a performance by the HipHop Dance Champion group, providing a modern twist to the evening’s festivities.

In recognition of the participants' efforts, an awards ceremony will be held to honor the best performances. Special awards will be given for categories such as Best in Costume and Best Street Dance Performance. The night will culminate with the announcement of winners, including the Grand Champion of the Pandanggo sa Ilaw competition.

For details on this press release, contact Rene S. NapeΓ±as, head of the Public Affairs and Information Office, through pais@ncca.gov.ph or 0945 788 5698. Visit www.ncca.gov.ph and the Facebook page @NCCAOfficial. (NCCA/PIA-Caraga)

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