Baguio gong fest events set
>> Sunday, October 22, 2023
BAGUIO CITY -- The vibrant sound and rhythm of gongs that holds significance in the history and traditions of the Cordillera region, will echo in Baguio City in celebration of Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month.
Along with the IP Month celebration, Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong issued executive order 135, series of 2023 declaring the month of October as the Baguio Gong Festival and setting forth guidelines for this purpose.
This year will be the 11th year of the Baguio gong Festival bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to appreciate and participate in the festivities, fostering a sense of unity and cultural pride.
The Gong festival Day started Oct. 8 with a parade from Session Road to Harrison and will culminate at the Melvin Jones followed by an opening program and ceremony.
Activities for the month include a mural making event scheduled to take place at E. Jacinto Street throughout the entire month of October 8 a.m. to 12 noon daily.
During this time frame, artists will create large-scale murals, turning the street into an artistic canvas for a wide range of creative expressions, making it an engaging and vibrant public art project.
Busking and other entertainment activities called Salimsim Live Performances will also take place at E. Jacinto Street on Oct21, 22, 29 and 29 or every Saturday and Sunday of October from 2 p.m. onwards, providing a series of lively and culturally enriching public acts.
An online art exhibit will be running through the month to provide an extended period for virtual visitors to explore and appreciate a diverse collection of artworks in Baguio being a melting pot of culture.
Indigenous games will be conducted on Oct. 15 from 8a.m. to 5 p.m.at Carantes Street offering an opportunity for participants to engage in and celebrate the cultural heritage of traditional sports and activities.
Culminating activity will be on Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. along E. Jacinto Street to be concluded with live performances by Mingor Chi Kultura and Joey Ayala at ang Bagong Lumad.
“This annual celebration promotes tourism, preserves indigenous culture, and emphasizes the significance of the gong in the lives of Baguio residents.
Several departments of the city government are directed to extend support to the activities further firming up Baguio’s title as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Arts. – JMPS
Along with the IP Month celebration, Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong issued executive order 135, series of 2023 declaring the month of October as the Baguio Gong Festival and setting forth guidelines for this purpose.
This year will be the 11th year of the Baguio gong Festival bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to appreciate and participate in the festivities, fostering a sense of unity and cultural pride.
The Gong festival Day started Oct. 8 with a parade from Session Road to Harrison and will culminate at the Melvin Jones followed by an opening program and ceremony.
Activities for the month include a mural making event scheduled to take place at E. Jacinto Street throughout the entire month of October 8 a.m. to 12 noon daily.
During this time frame, artists will create large-scale murals, turning the street into an artistic canvas for a wide range of creative expressions, making it an engaging and vibrant public art project.
Busking and other entertainment activities called Salimsim Live Performances will also take place at E. Jacinto Street on Oct21, 22, 29 and 29 or every Saturday and Sunday of October from 2 p.m. onwards, providing a series of lively and culturally enriching public acts.
An online art exhibit will be running through the month to provide an extended period for virtual visitors to explore and appreciate a diverse collection of artworks in Baguio being a melting pot of culture.
Indigenous games will be conducted on Oct. 15 from 8a.m. to 5 p.m.at Carantes Street offering an opportunity for participants to engage in and celebrate the cultural heritage of traditional sports and activities.
Culminating activity will be on Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. along E. Jacinto Street to be concluded with live performances by Mingor Chi Kultura and Joey Ayala at ang Bagong Lumad.
“This annual celebration promotes tourism, preserves indigenous culture, and emphasizes the significance of the gong in the lives of Baguio residents.
Several departments of the city government are directed to extend support to the activities further firming up Baguio’s title as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Arts. – JMPS
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