Lagawan

Last March 11, 2010, I was able to witness the 2nd One Visayas Culture and Arts Expo with fellow bloggers Junelle and Marcus that was held at the seafood Capital of the Philippines, Roxas City. The expo is an attempt to bring together the provinces of Visayas, especially Region 6, 7 and 8. And it is geared in showcasing the best of Visayan Region Culture, arts and heritage.

Danao’s Karansa Festival

One Visayas is a brainchild of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and was launch last October 2009. The 2010 One Visayas brought together 20 provinces from 3 regions in a 4-day summit full of activities that will focus mostly on tourism issues and the role of the whole Visayas as a super region when it comes to tourism concern.

It was really a fun-filled Opening day for One Visayas. We were treated to a dazzling street dance parade of some of the best festivals in Central Philippine regions. The parade started from the City Plaza going to the Villareal Stadium, where they performed and showcased their respective festivals for 5 to 10 minutes choreographed dances.

Then at the finale all of the Festivals were united as one in singing and dancing the One Visayas song. And then everyone celebrated and was singing or whistling to the tune of the song. I had an LSS for days. Well, it’s really nice to be able to be a part of this celebration where everyone is united with one common goal – for Visayas to soar high.

Toledo’s Hinulawan Festival

One Visayas, One People, One Destiny!