DIPOLOG
CITY — Local and foreign audiences were awestruck as they
witnessed the P’gsalabuk street dancing and showdown presentation held at the
Dipolog Boulevard last May 17.
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| Photo by Ruel D. Tabada/DDCC |
The
15th P’gsalabuk Festival, which officially began last April 30 until
May 31, would be participated in by city government employees, business groups
and students from the different schools in the city.
P’gsalabuk
is a Subano term which means “togetherness.” It is popularized by a
catchphrase, “Unity amidst diversity,” showcasing the myriad interplay of
cultures among Mindanao tri-people: Christians,
Moro and Lumads.
Other
than promoting tourism in the city, the festivity also seeks to promote mutual
respect, peace and harmony in the area through appreciation of the tri-people’s
rich ethno-history, culture, arts, crafts, traditions, practices, customs,
music, rituals and many others.
Aside from the grandiose dance
showdown presentation, this year’s festival also features visual art exhibition, cultural shows, sports
events and special games which are open to the public.
Last
May 18-19, the Triathlon Centennial Championship was successfully conducted in
Dipolog with local and foreign sports enthusiasts as participants.
Moreover,
the P’gsalabuk off-road competition will kick-off on May 25-26, which is free
of charge for viewers who want to experience the thrill and adrenaline rush. (PIA9)