Mindanaotoday.com | Manolo Fortich caps off Banog-Banog Festival with ‘Sayaw, Estorya, Kultura’
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – The Banog-Banog Festival 2023 wrapped up with a bang on April 29, as ten contingents took to the streets in elaborate costumes, showcasing the town’s rich cultural heritage through pulsating drum beats and dazzling street dancing.
The “Sayaw, Estorya, Kultura” show at the municipal gymnasium was a hit among locals and tourists alike, with mesmerizing tableau and video presentations narrating the fascinating tales and legends that make up Manolo Fortich’s identity.
Majority of the performances incorporated eagle wings and movements to honor the municipality’s most recognizable emblem, the Philippine Eagle.
Barangay Santiago and Guilang-guilang took home the Best in Videography award, Alae-Mantibugao-Minsuro won the Best in Choreography, and Dalirig-Ticala received the Best in Costume. The Alae-Mantibugao-Minsuro also emerged as this year’s Street Dance Exhibition and Cultural Show Tableau Performance champion.
Congratulations to the winners!
The festivities concluded with the Mercato/Bazaar and live bands at the BRCI Compound, where attendees were treated to an array of aerial, arts, music, and food. (DOT-10)
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