Loon’s 256th and SidlaKasilak’s 10th
The 256th annual observance in Loon of the feast of Our Lady of Light also marks the 10th edition of the annual SidlaKasilak or Festival of Lights.
This year’s celebration carries the theme “Nurturing Cultural Heritage for Sustained and Vibrant Tourismâ€.
For ten days, from August 30 to September 8, the Loonanons will be treated to nightly cultural events, as follows:
August 30, Sunday - The Singing Priests in Concert. Sponsor: Department of Education - Loon North and South Districts
August 31, Monday - Melodic Visions: A Concert of the Blind. Sponsors: Senior citizens, Loon Government Retirees Association, and women’s group
September 1, Tuesday - Entertainment Variety Show. Sponsor: Du Ek Sam
September 2, Wednesday – “Sadsad ug Huni nga Way Kyemi Kyemiâ€. Sponsors: Market vendors, transport operators and business group
September 3, Thursday - Music and Dance Showcase. Sponsors: University of Bohol – Loon, and First Consolidated Bank - Loon Branch
September 4, Friday - A Night of Beauty and Glamor: Search for SHA Personality of the Year. Sponsors: Sacred Heart Academy and Rural Bank of Loon (Bohol), Inc.
September 5, Saturday - Musikang Loonanon Songwriting Competition Finals Night, featuring Loonanons Luke Mejares (Rhythm and Blues King of the Philippines) and Fr. Jonas Mejares (singing priest of Iloilo; university vice president and dean of the College of Music, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Sponsor: Loon Music Society, LGU – Loon through the Municipal Council for Culture, Heritage and the Arts and the Center for Developments in Culture, Heritage and the Arts (CHARTS)
September 6, Sunday - Fluvial Procession from Sandingan Island to Napo, Pagtagbo sa Kasilak Rites, and SidlaKasilak Street Dancing and Dance of Lights Competition. Sponsors: LGU - Loon through the Municipal Tourism Council; Barangays of Napo, Moto Sur, Moto Norte and Cogon Norte; and Relampagos Clan
September 7, Monday – “Pasiaw to the Max with Maxx Surban & Co.†Sponsor: Liga ng mga Barangay
September 8, Tuesday - Live Band Disco Jamming. Sponsor: Sangguniang Kabataan Municipal Federation
Except for the activities on September 6, all the cultural events will be held at the Loon Sports and Cultural Center.Thanks to Mayor Lloyd Peter M. Lopez, MD for the information.Linkback:
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