Sec Singson to grace Begnas di Bauko fest

BAUKO, Mountain province -- This scenic town is set to celebrate its Begnas Festival on March 12-14 at Bauko Catholic High School at Poblacion to be highlighted by inauguration of Mabaay-Abatan tourism road with Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson cutting the ribbon.

Singson will be welcomed by Rep. MaximoDalog, Gov. Leonard Mayaen and Bauko Mayor Abraham B. Akilit.

With the theme “Menpaek ya mamang-et ay Ibauko, gameng di niposdan da alapo”(Diligent and vigilant people of Bauko, gem of the native land), it aims to strengthen participation and bonding of its 22 barangays.

Begnas di iBauko is one of cultural festivities celebrated annually by the municipality com foundation day. It will feature the cultural presentation of barangays.

A musical-theater presentation of Bauko government employees in a stage play entitled “Tawid di litagwan” under the direction of Ventura Betot will also be featured. The stage play is about responsible utilization and nurturing of natural resources.

Activities were conducted before the begnas . A trek to Bauko Spanish Trail to the camping site of Balintaugan culminating at the “Lepas di ipadogan” in Bagnen Oriente (festival) took place Feb. 20-21. Inauguration and launching of the Agro-industrial fair is set at municipal ground March 2-14.

A job fair will also be conducted March 9-10 at same venue.-- ArseniaAddon