TACLOBAN CITY – In celebration of the 134th Fiesta of the city, the City Government of Tacloban has released its initial calendar of activities set to transpire this June 2023. A series of vibrant events promoting the city's rich culture, history, and talent are laid out to ignite the festive spirit of the townsfolk and visitors alike.
The festival's initial calendar sets the stage for an exuberant celebration, beginning with the Sangyawan Festival kick-off on June 1. The energy continues to rise with the opening of the Designer's Costume exhibit at Robinsons Tacloban on June 9, an event showcasing local talents' creativity and artistry.
June 12 marks two significant events: Philippine Independence Day and City Chartered Day, allowing the community to reflect on its history and progress. This is followed by the Miss Tacloban Designer's Competition and Talent Portion on June 13, offering a platform for talented individuals to shine.
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Posted by Tacloban City Information Office on Friday, May 26, 2023
A series of exciting activities are lined up from June 16 to 19, with events like the Pre-Balyuan Rites, Sangyaw Adventure Race, Sangyaw Offroad Challenge, Boomblastic, and Ginoong Sangyaw Preliminaries. The 48th Balyuan Rites will occur on June 20, celebrating the region's cultural heritage.
The festival continues its festive spirit with the Ginoong Sangyaw 2023 on June 22. Then on June 24, the city is set to crown Miss Tacloban 2023, coinciding with the DWU Dekada '60 Reunion.
In the lead-up to the grand finale, the Sangyaw Festival Queen Presentation will be held on June 26, followed by the Balik Tacloban Night on June 27, a night to relish the city's hospitality and camaraderie.
The anticipation builds to a crescendo with the Sangyaw Parade of Lights and Wonderland Street Party on June 29, leading to the grand 134th Fiesta Celebration on June 30. The Tacloban City Fiesta 2023 promises an explosion of color, culture, and fun, providing a memorable experience for everyone.
As always, the city of Tacloban invites everyone to partake in this celebration of history, community, and life. —iTacloban