Laguna opened over the weekend the Anilag Festival, dubbed as the “mother of harvest festivals”, to showcase the province’s bountiful harvest, rich culture, and its people’s talents and skills.
Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez led the opening rites with Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food Security, at the sprawling festival site that was spruced up with artistic booths, and agricultural products and livelihood showcases of the six component cities and 24 towns of the province.
Dancers in colorful garb leap in unison during a performance for the Anilag Festival on Saturday. The Province of Laguna has been celebrating the Ani ng Laguna (Laguna’s harvest) Festival since 2004. It has been touted as the ‘Mother of All Festivals’ as it incorporates in its activities facets of the culture and economic assets of all municipalities and cities of the province.
Aside from the booth competition, 12 local government units (LGUs) joined the float competition, while 10 street dance groups slugged it out in the streetdance showdown during the afternoon parade. Prizes included PHP1 million cash and trophies for the grand prize winners, PHP500,000 and PHP300,000 for the second and third place winners, respectively, in three categories.
In an interview, Dr. Rosauro A. Sta. Maria Jr. said the overarching goal of “Rise High Laguna” is to promote the province’s tourist spots and natural wonders. The province, known for its hot and cold springs, made the province as “the country’s spring resort capital”, as it is surrounded by Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw.
Aside from the booth competition, 12 local government units (LGUs) joined the float competition, while 10 street dance groups slugged it out in the streetdance showdown during the afternoon parade. Prizes included PHP1 million cash and trophies for the grand prize winners, PHP500,000 and PHP300,000 for the second and third place winners, respectively, in three categories.
Aside from the booth competition, 12 local government units (LGUs) joined the float competition, while 10 street dance groups slugged it out in the streetdance showdown during the afternoon parade. Prizes included PHP1 million cash and trophies for the grand prize winners, PHP500,000 and PHP300,000 for the second and third place winners, respectively, in three categories.
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