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KALILANGAN FESTIVAL! COUNTDOWN

KALILANGAN FESTIVAL
February 21-29ABOUT
General Santos City celebrates Kalilangan Festival every February 'Kalilangan' means festival, festivity or jubilee. It is a social gathering marked by exchanging of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and subordinates in varying tones. In a broader perspective, Kalilang projects a positive and dynamic meaning for it engulfs the artistic, humane and altruistic aspects of social interaction that takes place in any occasion or celebration. Kalilangan is a noble tradition. It is a complete work of art nourished and nurtured by rich cultural heritage that has withstand the test of time from generation to generation. It is also a pageantry of unique and colorful ethnic rites, rituals and traditions like marriage celebrations, religious ceremonies, anniversaries, funerals, enthronement of royal dignitaries, thanksgiving and other forms of social, political and economic activities. It is not just an economic activity, but a continuous season of merriment, gaiety and merrymaking accentuated by sharing of gifts, traditional sports competition, dancing, singing and instrumental rendition and other forms of exhibition games, entertainment and amusement.
PHOTOS
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SCHEDULE
February 17, Saturday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Pagbubukas ng Flea Market at Carnival | Oval | 3:00pm |
February 18, Sunday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Pagbubukas ng Kalilangan Food & Beverage Zone | Oval | 3:00 pm |
| Kalilangan Battle 07 - 2nd Edition (Eliminations) | Oval Stage | 7-10 pm |
February 19, Monday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Palabas sa Pag Angat ng Watawat | City Hall | 8:00 am |
| Pagbubukas ng Garden's Show | Oval | 3:00 pm |
| Pagbubukas ng Heritage Park | Heritage Park | 6:00 pm |
| Kalilangan Miss Gay Humba | Oval Stage | 7-10 pm |
| Kalilangan Pop Music Festival | Parish Center | 7:00 pm |
February 20, Tuesday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Pagbubukas ng Agri-Livestock Fair | Oval | 3:00 pm |
| Palabas ng Teatro Ambahanon | Heritage park | 6:00 pm |
| Singing for Peace in Mindanao | Oval Stage | 7-10 pm |
February 21, Wednesday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Palabas ng DepEd Dancers | Heritage Park | 6:00 pm |
| Local Band - Acoustics | Oval Stage | 7-10 pm |
February 22, Thursday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Kalilangan Rodeo Competition | Oval Gym | 9-12 am |
| Kalilangan Rodeo Competition | Oval Gym | 2-5 pm |
| Palabas ng Golden State | Heritage Park | 6:00 pm |
| Local band pop and rock | Oval stage | 7-10 pm |
| Lakan &Lakambini Talent Competition | Kcc Mall | 3:00 pm |
February 23, Friday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Hudyat ng Kalilangan | Around the City | 4:00 am |
| Pagana Maranaw | MPC | 9-12 am |
| Kalilangan Rodeo Competition | Oval Gym | 9-12 am |
| Kalilangan Badminton Tournament | Mr. Big Shot | 9-12 am |
| Parada ng GenSan | Pioneer to Oval | 4-6 pm |
| Pintura at Pananaw Painting Competition | Gaisano Mall | 1-5 pm |
| Pagana Maranaw | MPC | 12-5 pm |
| Kalilangan Rodeo Competition | Oval Gym | 2-5 pm |
| Kalilangan Badminton Tournament | Mr. Big Shot | 2-8 pm |
| Oratorical, Storytelling & Ethno Modern Competition | NDDU Auditorium | 2-6 pm |
| Paanyayang Buhayin ang ating Adhikain! (Grand Ceremonial Opening) | Oval Stage | 6-10 pm |
February 24, Saturday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| 4x4 Offroad Challenge | Silway River & Olaer Resort | 9-12 am |
| 2nd National Kalilangan Mountain Bike Downhill Competition | Brgy. Olimpog | 8-12 am |
| Kalilangan Badminton Tournament | Mr. Big Shot | 9-12 am |
| Kalilangan Battle 07 - 2nd Edition | Lagao Gym | 9-12 am |
| 4x4 Offroad Challenge | Silway River & Olaer Resort | 2-5 pm |
| 2nd National Kalilangan Mountain Bike Downhill Competition | Olimpog | 2-5 pm |
| Kalilangan Badminton Tournament | Mr. Big Shot | 2-5 pm |
| Kalilangan Battle 07 - 2nd Edition | Lagao Gym | 1-6 pm |
| Kalilangan Biggest Biko | Kcc Mall | 2-6 pm |
| Kalilangan Bakbakan sa Gensan (Elems) | Oval Gym | 12-6 pm |
| Kulintangan sa Kalilangan | Heritage Park | 3-5 pm |
| Palabas ng Sarimanok | Heritage Park | 6-8 pm |
| Lakan & Lakambini | Oval stage | 7-11 pm |
| Smb Street Party | East Asia Royal Hotel | 7-11 pm |
| 9th Kalilangan Dance Sports Competition | Parish Center | 7-11 pm |
| Rodeo Nights | NDDU Grounds | 7-11 pm |
February 25, Sunday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| 4x4 Offroad Challenge | Silway river & Olaer Resort | 7-12 am |
| Kalilangan Dog Sports | Oval Grounds | 9-12 am |
| Kalilangan Mountain Bike Competition | Brgy. Sinawal | 8-12 am |
| Kalilangan Motorbike Competition | Brgy. Sinawal | 8-12 am |
| Kalilangan Badminton Tournament | Mr. Big Shot | 9-12 am |
| Kalilangan Stun AM Fit - 2nd Edition | Kcc Mall of Gensan | 9-12 am |
| 4x4 Offroad Challenge | Silway river & Olaer Resort | 2-5 pm |
| Kalilangan Dog Sports | Oval Grounds | 2-5 PM |
| Kalilangan Mountain Bike Competition | Barangay Sinawal | 2-5 PM |
| Kalilangan Motorbike Competition | Barangay Sinawa | 2-5 PM |
| Kalilangan Badminton Tournament | Mr. Big Shot | 2-8 PM |
| Kalilangan Stun AM Fit - 2nd Edition | KCC Mall | 2-5 PM |
| Kalilangan for Jesus | Gaisano Mall | 6-10 PM |
| Kalilangan Bakbakan sa Gensan (Elems) | Oval Gym | 2-6 PM |
| Palabas ng Sining Kapaparagiya | Herittage Park | 6-8 PM |
| Coca-Cola Concert | Oval Stage | 7-11 PM |
February 26, Monday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Kalilangan Bakbakan sa Gensan (Semi) | Oval Gym | 1-6 PM |
| Palabas ng Layag Pagari | Heritage Park | 6-8 PM |
| Doble Kara Singing Contest | Oval Stage | 8-10 PM |
| K101 Kalingawan sa Kalilangan Free Concert | Parish Center | 7-9 PM |
February 27, Tuesday
| Event | Venue | Time |
| Floral Offering & Flag Raising Ceremony | GPS Shrine | 6:00 AM |
| Thanksgiving Mass & Ecumenical Service | GPS Shrine | 7:00 AM |
| Kadsagayan -Inter-Barangay Street Dancing Competition | Magsaysay Avenue to Pioneer Avenue to Oval Plaza | 9:00 AM |
| Kalilangan Bakbakan sa Gensan (Finals) | Oval Gym | 2-5 PM |
| Para ang Bukas ay Aangat! (Grand Ceremonial Closing) | Oval Stage | 6-10 PM |
| Disco sa mga Barangay | Venue Identified by the Barangay | 7PM til Dawn |
| Corporate Concert Sa Junction | Pendatun-Roxas-Pioneer Junction | 9PM till Dawn |
Friday, February 22, 2008
Ms. gay Gensan 2008
Biyernes ng gabi, ke daming dapat puntahan, andi2 ang bandang "Brownman Revival" at si Jay-r sa East Asia Royal Hotel, my Battle of the band sa SMB Partyzone sa Oval Plaza and lastly ang Competition ng mga third sex ang "Ms.Gay".
Tapos kong maligo, tinext ko na ang mga brod and sis ko para may makasama sa gimik ng biglang dumating si nzan at kelangan nia daw mahiram ang cp kac ung gf nia andun sa event(msgay) , intermission cxa dun, at ibabalik lng daw ang cp after 2 hours. I wait pro maya2x inantok ako kea nag decide na lng ako na mag gimik mag isa.
Pagdating ko dun sa event nasa long gown attire na sila and WTH! ang gaganda naman ng mga baklang ito. at first wala akong balak pumunta kac pagod ako pro 4 sa contestant ay kilala ko kea pinilit ko na lng.
Lahat ng kakilala ko may awards na natanggap, Si Mikay na texter choice award, Si Jade na "best in long gown", Si Celine(napabilang sa top6) na "best in Kalilangan attire" at lastly si Honey na napabilang sa top 6 at "TOP 2" overall.
Nang i announce na ang mga mananalo, bigla na lng nagkagulo dun sa kabilang banda at nagtakbuhan na sila papunta sa side namin, its not a first time for me to happen such act like that, kasi last time nanod ako ng battle of the band 4 years ago, nangyari din yon kac may loko2x na sumigaw na may bomba. Kumabog dibdib ko but not totally panic, i stayed where im standing at umiilag na lng sa mga tumatakbo.. even the contestant panic.. dunno what happen, maya2x na lng may sinakay na sa patrol, isang me edad na at isang babae.. then the announcer speak, "dont panic people coz we have lot of Security personnel roaming the area", his right, why panic..hehe.. kakatawa lng kac kahit ung tatlong batang army napatakbo din sa harap ko.. nauna pa sila sa lhat..lols...
Pagkatapos ma Peace out ang lugar nagsisibalikan na ang tumakbo and lols, my nakita akong naiwang sandal ng babae.. kawawa naman umuwi cxa ng walang saplot sa paa.. charged sa experience na lng un para sa kanya..
Hayz dats my friday night experience :-)...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
KALILANGAN FESTIVAL! COUNTDOWN & SCHEDULES
Additional Event!
Feb 23 Saturday
Aiza Seguerra,The Company live in Gensan
7:00pm
Parish Center
Hale Live in Concert!
8:00 pm
East Asia Royal Hotel
