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Unique Festival in Lonoy, Jagna
« on: March 08, 2008, 04:01:05 PM »
The maiden showdown of Pandayan Festival took center stage on the occasion of the 9th anniversary celebration of the canonical installation of St. Joseph, The Worker as a parish here on February 27.

Coined from the vernacular term, Panday, for carpenter, the humble yet dignified occupation of St. Joseph when still alive, was believed to have taught the child Jesus the same skills at His own Pandayan or work-shop.

A brainchild of Lonoy's energetic and young parish priest, Fr. Epifanio Gupita, the festival has become the main highlight during the anniversary of the parish with all eight upland barangays of Jagna, comprising the parochial jurisdiction, participating in the competition.          

"Reflecting on the life of St. Joseph and observing the way of life of most parishioners here in Lonoy, I thought of making this 9th anniversary more of its essence that will have a practical effect on the economy of the family hence the festival," Fr. Gupita said.

He added the festival's theme "Padulong sa Ekonomikanhong Kauswagan sa Pamilya" (Towards the Economic Development of the Family) suggested that it is not just a mere showdown of the parishioners' dancing skills and creativity, but also a form of entrepreneurial advocacy aside from its ultimate intention of reverence and thanksgiving to their patron saint.

Etched on the local history as the first Pandayan Festival champion is the Lumad Lonoyanons of this host barangay who romped away the grand cash prize of P15,000 in the street-dancing category and in the theme portrayal category, earning them an additional P15,000 and trophies.

They were, likewise, adjudged Best in Production Design for another cash prize of P1,000 and trophy.

- Bohol Sunday Post

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