Mindanaotoday.com | Kagay-anon artists gather to celebrate first day of National Arts Month
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Limketkai Mall here was overflowing with talent and passion for the arts as the five-day celebration of the National Arts Month, dubbed Art’Kai, commenced Feb. 1.
The arts festival featured exhibits from Cagayan de Oro’s outstanding artists and holds various activities that are open to all Kagay-anons, including performances from different schools, a poster making competition, body painting, art bazaars, on-the-spot painting and more.
Rep. Rufus Rodriguez graced the opening ceremony alongside Villanueva Mayor Jennie Uy-Mendez, Malitbog Mayor Gary Casiño, Atty. Regine Rodriguez, City Councilor Jay Roa Pascual, DOT Region 10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan, Art’Kai Coordinator Rhyan Casiño, Miss Philippines Earth-Fire Ella Bautista, and Miss Villanueva 2020 Nathalia Bautista.
The distinguished guests of honor and the exhibiting artists all took part in the ceremonial painting of a blank canvas to mark the official opening of the program.
Rodriguez said he will bring with him to his office in the House of Representatives the finished artwork.
Rodriguez, in his message, thanked Marketing Officer Ms. Annie Gallardo, for the invitation.
He expressed his deep gratitude to Limketkai Center for organizing the festival and providing the avenue for artists to showcase their work over the years, thereby playing a big part in revitalizing the art scene of the Cagayan de Oro.
As a show of support, Rodriguez gave the organizers of Art’Kai P10,000 to help with the expenses for the event.
Art’Kai ran from Feb. 1 (Wednesday) to Feb. 5 (Sunday) at the Limketkai Rotunda. Cong. Rufus encourages all Kagay-anons to stop by and bask in the creativity, talent, and skill of our local artists. (PR | Rep. Rufus Rodriguez)
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