Kalinga readies for 20th foundation day, Ullalim fest

Arts and Culture

Peter Balocnit

TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- Final preparations are  underway for the 20th founding anniversary of the province and Ullalim festival set Feb. 14-18  with the theme “Kalinga at 20: A Legacy of Peace and Unity”.

The focus of activities is repeat of spectacular “Awong Chi Gangsa” or Sound of a Thousand Gongs,  this time  doubling  participants to two thousand  or  more with special participation of schools, municipalities and this city.

The Call for a Thousand Gong committee has already got the approval of the Guinness World Book of Records to document the show.

Other highlights  of the week-long  event are trade and industrial fair from Feb. 9-18; Ullalim Mountain Bike Challenge from Tabuk City to Awichon Village in Lubuagan on the 13th; agro-tourism fair from Feb. 14-18,  and white water rafting and village hopping.

Feb. 14 is anniversary day to start with grand civic and float parade followed by  program at sports center, cultural presentations, Globe Telecom Bingo Bonanza, and Search for Miss Kalinga 2015 in the evening.

Feb. 15 is Family Day with masses at churches followed by acrobatic, magic and dog show at Capitol gym with Globe Telecom sponsoring a concert

On the 16th will be the Municipalities and City Day and “Awong Chi Gangsa” to start with a cultural parade, a program, cultural presentations, and Governor’s Night at Capitol Park.

Feb. 17 is School’s Day to start with secondary schools parade and street dancing, drum and lyre competition, the Laga show and another concert.

Feb. 18 is Farmers and Cooperatives Day also with parade, a program, and continuation of cultural presentation.