Another highly anticipated event in SOCCSKSARGEN Region every year is the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival of Cotabato City.
A commemoration of the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, an Arab-Malay missionary from Johore to the island of Mindanao, the festival is one of the most significant event not only for the Muslims of Cotabato City and Region 12 but to the whole of Muslim Mindanao. Shariff Kabunsuan is said to be the one who introduced Islam in this part of the country in the 16th Century which then lead to the establishment of the Muslim sultanates of Maguindanao, Rajah Buayan and Kabuntalan.
Activities during Shariff Kabunsuan Festival includes ethnic sports, cultural street parade, banca race, the re-enactment of the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, cultural presentations and the Guinakit Fluvial Parade along the Rio Grande de Mindanao. Check out the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2017 schedule of activities below.
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2017 Schedule of Activities
A commemoration of the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, an Arab-Malay missionary from Johore to the island of Mindanao, the festival is one of the most significant event not only for the Muslims of Cotabato City and Region 12 but to the whole of Muslim Mindanao. Shariff Kabunsuan is said to be the one who introduced Islam in this part of the country in the 16th Century which then lead to the establishment of the Muslim sultanates of Maguindanao, Rajah Buayan and Kabuntalan.
 |
| I Love Cotabato City. The People's Palace all set for Shariff Kabunsuan Festival |
Activities during Shariff Kabunsuan Festival includes ethnic sports, cultural street parade, banca race, the re-enactment of the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, cultural presentations and the Guinakit Fluvial Parade along the Rio Grande de Mindanao. Check out the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2017 schedule of activities below.
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2017 Schedule of Activities
December 14
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2017 Kick Off Program
4 PM, People's Palace
Opening of Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2017 Bazaar
5 PM, CityMall
December 15
Flavors of ASEAN Culinary Competition
8 AM, People's Palace
Mini-Guinakit Competition
1 PM, People's Palace Grounds
Kulintang Awards
5 PM, Southseas Complex
December 16
Halal Forum
9 AM, Al Nor
The Coming of Shariff Kabunsuan (Matinee show)
10 AM, Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex
The Coming of Shariff Kabunsuan (Gala show)
5 PM, Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex
December 17
Kuyog Street Dancing and Showcase Competition
6 AM, main roads - CCSPC Grounds
Qur An Reading Competition
1 PM, Grand Mosque
December 18
Inaul Cultural Weaves: Importance of Inaul Weaves
8 AM, Old City Hall
Colors of Cotabato
4 PM, Old City Hall
December 19
Grand Cultural Parade
6 AM, CCSPC to City Wharf
Guinakit Fluvial Parade
8 AM, City Wharf
Grand Pagana
1 PM, People's Palace
Banggala Fashion Fair
5 PM, TBA
Week-long Activities
Shariff Kabunsuan Bazaar
December 14-18
Images of Cotabato City Exhibit
December 11-31, Old City Hall
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival Cultural Events
December 15-19, Mall of Al Nor
Habing Inaul: Exhibit of Handwoven Wear
Masjid: Photo Exhibit of Islamic Architecture in Mindanao
Shariif Kabunsuan Festival Grand Sale
