Barangay Mansilingan was the champion in the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival (BCIF) arena dance competition May 25 at Megaworld’s The Upper East.
First runner-up was Barangay Mandalagan and second runner-up was Barangay Tangub, the Bacolod City Tourism Office (BCTO) said.
The dance competition electrified The Upper East, a centerpiece of this year’s BCIF, on the theme “Fire & Fusion”.
It brought together dynamic performances from participating barangays, each representing a country drawn by lot and fusing its culture with the unique story of Bacolod’s chicken inasal.
Other participating barangays were Estefania, Cabug, 29, and Bata.
The festival dancers impressed the crowd with energetic choreographies, creative storytelling, and strong cultural elements, blending the global with the local, the BCTO said.
The event, graced by Councilor Jason Villarosa, chief tourism operations officer Ma. Teresa Manalili, and Megaworld executives, among others, highlighted the creativity and cultural pride of Bacolodnons while reinforcing the city’s commitment to celebrating heritage and embracing global inspirations. ||
