Cultural activities on as Baguio marks centennial

>> Sunday, August 30, 2009

BAGUIO CITY- The month of September is teeming with centennial-related activities but the celebrations run throughout the year, with government and non-government offices and the public taking part in activities in selected venues around the city.

Anchored on the theme “Fostering A Culture of Caring,” activities are tailored to cater to individuals of all ages.

The Baguio Centennial Commission schedule shows that earlier activities included art workshops; musical, floral and cultural shows; fellowships and religious celebrations; and an eat-all-you-can buffet at the University of Baguio yesterday, Saturday. A symbolic awarding of the “Builders of Baguio,” also happened yesterday in honor of Baguio’s pioneers, with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as special guest.

Today, sports activities take center stage with the Baguio Triathlon at the Baguio Athletic Bowl; Kennon Run along Kennon road; Soccer tournament at Melvin Jones, Burnham Park; and boxing championship at People’s Park. All Churches shall also offer Thanksgiving Services and Masses today, as at 5 PM, the Sister Cities Exhibit opens at SM City.

On Monday, August 31, The Sister City International Summit takes place at Supreme Hotel, Magsaysay Avenue, from 8 AM to 10 PM; a Centennial Eve Concert at 7 PM shall be presented at People’s Park, sponsored by the University of the Cordilleras. Earlier at 5 PM, a Centennial Photo Exhibit, “Our Baguio: 100” opens at SM City Baguio, as sponsored by the Baguio Benguet Studies,.

During the early hours of Baguio’s Charter Centennial Anniversary, a search for the centennial baby goes on at Baguio’s Hospitals. Centenarians shall also be chosen for the occasion.

On September 1, the city wakes up to peals of all church bells and sounding off of sirens at 6 AM. A “Mambunong” performs a Bakdiw (chant) at upper Session road, as the centennial parade starts at 8 AM from the top of Session road to Athletic Bowl, Burnham Park; where a program follows.

Four floats shall be fielded along with the parade; the Centennial Float, Flower City Float, Wood Carving Float and “Abong” Float, showcasing Baguio’s evolution through the years.

At noon, the Builders of Baguio Sculpture shall be unveiled at the entrance of the Botanical Garden.

A Commemorative Stamp shall be launched at the Baguio Country Club during the Centennial Ball, while fireworks caps the day at four venues, Cathedral, University of Baguio, City Hall and Camp Allen at 7 PM. Simultaneously, Miss Centennial shall be presented and chosen at the Baguio Convention Center.

The National Historical Institute (NHI) shall also be having a Baguio Centennial Conference at Teachers Camp on Sept 1, with a teacher training on Philippine History and Heritage on Sept 2 and 3.

In the evening of Sept. 2, the Solarization (lighting) of Burnham Park shall be inaugurated by the Lake View Deck.

On Sept. 3 to 5, an art and photo exhibit, art workshop, parenting and early intervention seminar goes on at the Lions Clubhouse

On Sept. 3, an International Peace Theatre Arts shall be done at the Baguio Convention Center, as on Sept. 4, models tread the catwalk at SM City at 6 PM, showing off the metamorphosis of fashion of Baguio through the years.

A one-man exhibit takes place on Sept. 5, at the Manor, Camp John Hay.

The University of the Philippines presents Baguio Stories: A Play on Sept 5 and 6.

On Sept. 6, a road race dubbed “Paa-Bilisan road race series” goes on , as with a cat and dog show at SM City Baguio, and the Post Postcard Panoramas of Baguio at the Ben Cab Museum, done by various artists.

Scheduled activities for September include an art workshop at Tam-awan Village on the 12th, with art exhibits, dance sports, longest longaniza and culinary arts parade, amateur boxing competition, mountain bike fun race, and lecture on arts and environment.

On Sept. 30, a centennial jobs fair takes place at the Baguio Convention Center.

Other activities are the Baguio Association of Restaurants’ Tossed Salad and “Shake, Baguio, Shake,” Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s “Ubdan Daing,” Architectural Exhibits, Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Family Week, Centennial Menu, and Information Technology Robotics.
October marks the centennial scouting month; the Chinese community celebrates moon cake festival; the Brown Madonna anniversary; Catholic Revival; Taekwondo National Competition; Elderly Week; Film Festival; Science and Math Fair. Halloween funfare also takes place during the end of the month, with sponsors for various events.

For November, the Cultural Festival of the Cordillera Region takes place, with the International Education congress; garden and orchidarium show; Fil-am Golf tournament; National Advertisement Congress as hosted by the city; Narda’s Fashion Show; Kennon International Friendship Challenge; Baguio Builders’ Kennon Walk and Debate festival. The month also features the Cordillera culture as one of the country’s best.

December features another garden show at the Baguio Orchidarium at Burnham Park; Interschool chorale competitions; Art Workshops; Extreme Sports Championships; Feeding Programs; and International Day for Persons with Disabilities as sponsored by the DSWD.

Other details as to the activities may be requested from the Baguio Centennial Commission based at the Baguio Convention Center, tel. no. 446-2009. – Julie G. Fianza

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