More events set for Adivay fest

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- A thanksgiving day is set today (Nov. 2) to cap the month-long Adivay festival in celebration of the province’s 119th founding anniversary themed: HEALTHIeR Benguet.

The main program was held Nov. 23, the foundation day, with House Speaker Alan Cayetano and Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go earlier invited as guests of honor.

The indigenous ritual canao, the heart of the Cordillera culture, was done.  Cows and pigs were offered with traditional rites.

The canao was omitted in last year’s Adivay in view of the devastations caused by typhoons particularly typhoon Ompong in the province.

Remaining events include The Cordillera Variety Show slated today with 4 x 4 Off-road challenge on Nov. 30 and fun shoot on Nov 30 – Dec. 1.

The  invitational Kasibulan football for 6-12 years old national and invitational Arnis tournament for elementary,  high school and college students  started Nov. 23 and will end today.

An inter-municipality battle of the bands was also held Nov. 23.

Meanwhile, information and education campaign on Republic Act 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act will be held simultaneously on Nov. 29 along main thoroughfares namely Halsema highway, Kennon Road, Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Rd., Naguilian Rd., and Kapangan-Kibungan Road.

With agriculture as the main economic driver in the province, an agri-tourism fair started Nov. 18 up to 24 introducing new innovations such as the float parade to be held on Nov. 23 and mascot competitions on Nov. 18 which will both showcase and promote agricultural products of the 13 towns.

All held at the Cold Chain Area in Wangal, activities were a week-long agri-tourism fair from Nov. 18-24. Farmer’s Day was held Nov. 19; elegant floral designs competitions and still life canvass painting contest both on Nov. 20; rice road show and nutria-snack making on Nov. 21; organic agriculture information drive, fruit and vegetable preparation contest, natural juice preparation, rice-corn blend orientation and taste-testing all on Nov. 22; and pinaka-best fruit and vegetable on Nov. 23.

The traditional recognition of awardees for leadership, everlasting, achievement, and outstanding student leadership were held Nov. 22 at the Gov. Ben Palispis Auditorium.

Other special events were the 2nd Adivay Golf tournament on Nov. 15-16, mountain bike fun race on Nov. 17.

An Employee’s Night to build rapport between and among employees and the management through dinner and socialization is set on Nov. 29.

Gov. Melchor Diclas earlier invited Cordillera local government units to  celebrate with them  the  Adivay festival to learn and be entertained. -- JDP/SCA-PIA-CAR, Benguet

More events set

for Adivay fest

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- A thanksgiving day is set today (Nov. 2) to cap the month-long Adivay festival in celebration of the province’s 119th founding anniversary themed: HEALTHIeR Benguet.

The main program was held Nov. 23, the foundation day, with House Speaker Alan Cayetano and Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go earlier invited as guests of honor.

The indigenous ritual canao, the heart of the Cordillera culture, was done.  Cows and pigs were offered with traditional rites.

The canao was omitted in last year’s Adivay in view of the devastations caused by typhoons particularly typhoon Ompong in the province.

Remaining events include The Cordillera Variety Show slated today with 4 x 4 Off-road challenge on Nov. 30 and fun shoot on Nov 30 – Dec. 1.

The  invitational Kasibulan football for 6-12 years old national and invitational Arnis tournament for elementary,  high school and college students  started Nov. 23 and will end today.

An inter-municipality battle of the bands was also held Nov. 23.

Meanwhile, information and education campaign on Republic Act 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act will be held simultaneously on Nov. 29 along main thoroughfares namely Halsema highway, Kennon Road, Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Rd., Naguilian Rd., and Kapangan-Kibungan Road.

With agriculture as the main economic driver in the province, an agri-tourism fair started Nov. 18 up to 24 introducing new innovations such as the float parade to be held on Nov. 23 and mascot competitions on Nov. 18 which will both showcase and promote agricultural products of the 13 towns.

All held at the Cold Chain Area in Wangal, activities were a week-long agri-tourism fair from Nov. 18-24. Farmer’s Day was held Nov. 19; elegant floral designs competitions and still life canvass painting contest both on Nov. 20; rice road show and nutria-snack making on Nov. 21; organic agriculture information drive, fruit and vegetable preparation contest, natural juice preparation, rice-corn blend orientation and taste-testing all on Nov. 22; and pinaka-best fruit and vegetable on Nov. 23.

The traditional recognition of awardees for leadership, everlasting, achievement, and outstanding student leadership were held Nov. 22 at the Gov. Ben Palispis Auditorium.

Other special events were the 2nd Adivay Golf tournament on Nov. 15-16, mountain bike fun race on Nov. 17.

An Employee’s Night to build rapport between and among employees and the management through dinner and socialization is set on Nov. 29.

Gov. Melchor Diclas earlier invited Cordillera local government units to  celebrate with them  the  Adivay festival to learn and be entertained. -- JDP/SCA-PIA-CAR, Benguet