Victorias is
sugar and Kadalag-an Festival, the sweetest celebration in Negros Occidental, is
now on its 16th year and is even better and filled with more life
and color last March 17-22.
This year’s theme,
“Hugpong, Hugyaw, Victoriahanon!” was marked with a week-long merry-making
involving different government, business and private sectors in the City.
Last March 17, the
festival, commenced with a grand float parade followed by
the Brgy. Kapamilya in the afternoon, Tingug Sang Kadalag-an 2014 Grand Finals
and Pop Dance Showdown in the evening.
The second day,
sponsored by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Vice Mayor’s Office, was filled
with different activities such as the Zumba in the early morning, Ducati Road
Show simultaneous with the GSIS Retirees and Pensioners Assembly, and Volkswagen
Car Show and Parade.
In the evening
of the same day, the Kadalag-an Queen Talent Night showcased the 11
Victoriahanon ladies’ skills and wit after which was the sound-off at the
streets.
Last March 19,
the DepEd hosted the Drum & Bugle Presentation and a show at the Victorias
City Public Plaza.
The Kadalag-an
Queen Coronation Night with Xian Lim at the Victorias City Public Plaza took
place and has gathered young beauties of Victorias in a star-studded Oscars-themed
pageant promoting health and wellness.
During
Cong. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez’ Day, a Pagka-on kag Pahampang sa Plaza and Pa
Bingo Party followed by the Top Tax Payer’s Awards Night and Cong. Albee’s
Celebrity Night featuring acts and performances from Manila last March 20.
Last
March 21, on of the highlights of the festivity was the Diana in the morning, Employees’
Day and Float Parade with Kadalag-an Queen 2014 Winners, “Talentadong TODA Driver” FEVATDO in the
afternoon.
The night was filled with music by
front acts Bare Foot Band and Quinta Band and the City was rocked by Kamikazee
Celebrity Band Concert.
On
March 22, a Diana also took place in the morning along with the Victorias Fun
Run For A Cause with Daniel Matsunaga, Victorias Kadalag-an Golf Tournament, 1st
Mayor Wantan Palanca Shootfest Competition, Barangay Street Dancing w/ live
drum beaters, Festival Costume (LGBT), and “Reggae” Sadsad Street Party w/ Live
Drum Beaters plus free face and body painting.
It was followed by a comedy show
featuring “Pepay Aguilar and Negi” and “KATO
KAMOS” Band in the
evening.
Mayor
Francis Frederick Palanca was really thankful for the cooperation of everyone
and for the best effort of those involved has exerted in order to come up with
a fun, successful and peaceful festival.
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