Tabuk gov’t declares 2-day holiday to celebrate anniversary, Matagoan Festival
Posted on | Wednesday 8 June 2011 | No Comments
by Gigi Dumallig
TABUK CITY, Kalinga- Mayor Ferdinand Tubban through Executive Order (EO) 2011-09 has declared June 23 and 24, 2011 as non-working holidays in the city to ensure the attendance of all sectors in the celebration of the city’s 4th founding anniversary and 10th Matagoan Festival.
Issued on June 3, 2011, the order mandates the compulsory attendance and participation of all concerned during the events.
The EO states that “to give meaning to the celebration, there is a need to require all sectors, non-government organization, national government agencies in Tabuk City, the academe, barangay officials and their respective constituents to join and participate in the activities.”
With the theme, “Timpuyog ti umili: Pagbiagan ken pagdur-asan(Unity among people: Source of Life and Progress)", among the highlights of this year’s celebration is a culinary festival to showcase the native delicacies, locally produced processed foods, and foods being offered in restaurants in the city.
Spectators will also witness various cultural presentations through the street parade and cultural shows.
Another highlight is the most awaited Matagoan Run where participants will compete in a nine kilometer (5.5 miles) fun run in G-String for men and tapis for women. *(JDP/GGD-PIA CAR, Kalinga)
TABUK CITY, Kalinga- Mayor Ferdinand Tubban through Executive Order (EO) 2011-09 has declared June 23 and 24, 2011 as non-working holidays in the city to ensure the attendance of all sectors in the celebration of the city’s 4th founding anniversary and 10th Matagoan Festival.
Issued on June 3, 2011, the order mandates the compulsory attendance and participation of all concerned during the events.
The EO states that “to give meaning to the celebration, there is a need to require all sectors, non-government organization, national government agencies in Tabuk City, the academe, barangay officials and their respective constituents to join and participate in the activities.”
With the theme, “Timpuyog ti umili: Pagbiagan ken pagdur-asan(Unity among people: Source of Life and Progress)", among the highlights of this year’s celebration is a culinary festival to showcase the native delicacies, locally produced processed foods, and foods being offered in restaurants in the city.
Spectators will also witness various cultural presentations through the street parade and cultural shows.
Another highlight is the most awaited Matagoan Run where participants will compete in a nine kilometer (5.5 miles) fun run in G-String for men and tapis for women. *(JDP/GGD-PIA CAR, Kalinga)
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