The Municipality of Malapatan in Sarangani Province will open on Tuesday, June 19, the 13th Pakaradyan Festival which coincides with its 49th foundation anniversary with the theme "Mapya Malapatan, Resilient, Inclusive".
Pakaradyan, a Maguindanaon word meaning celebration, coming together and having fun, is an annual event focused on rediscovering the ingenuity of the people of Malapatan, their rich history, culture, arts, trades and industries.
Different activities that are geared toward the promotion and cultural preservation like agri and trade fair, cultural showcase, entertainment, sports competition, job fair and exhibit. among others has been prepared by the local government for the three-day celebration.
The celebration will kick off on Tuesday with the Guinakit sa Sugoda at Tuyan Beach Front and the Kulintangan event at the Municipal Plaza and the Opening Program and launching of "Mapya Malapatan" the town's brand, tagline and jingle to be held at the municipal grounds. The Search for Mutya ng Malapatan beauty pageant will be held in the evening.
There will be a job fair, enduro challenge and Pakaradyan Special Showcase on Wednesday.
Malapatan's founding anniversary will be celebrated on June 21, Thursday. There will be a civic military parade, festival and float parade, festival queen and drum and lyre competitions, traditional games, and a concert and fireworks display. See below the complete list and schedule of activities for Pakaradyan Festival 2018.
Different activities that are geared toward the promotion and cultural preservation like agri and trade fair, cultural showcase, entertainment, sports competition, job fair and exhibit. among others has been prepared by the local government for the three-day celebration.
The celebration will kick off on Tuesday with the Guinakit sa Sugoda at Tuyan Beach Front and the Kulintangan event at the Municipal Plaza and the Opening Program and launching of "Mapya Malapatan" the town's brand, tagline and jingle to be held at the municipal grounds. The Search for Mutya ng Malapatan beauty pageant will be held in the evening.
There will be a job fair, enduro challenge and Pakaradyan Special Showcase on Wednesday.
Malapatan's founding anniversary will be celebrated on June 21, Thursday. There will be a civic military parade, festival and float parade, festival queen and drum and lyre competitions, traditional games, and a concert and fireworks display. See below the complete list and schedule of activities for Pakaradyan Festival 2018.