Barangay Robles, and the tandem of Lalagsan and Camandag, won the championship trophies in category A and B, respectively, of the Bailes de Luces arena dance competition in La Castellana town, Negros Occidental Jan. 5.
Each champion group took home P100,000 in cash prize.
The municipality ushered in the New Year with a spectacular show of lights and festive hope for the future, with its internationally-renowned Bailes de Luces, or Festival of Lights.
Under the leadership of Mayor Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan, the festival won the gold award in the foreign category of the “Powerful Daegu Festival” in Daegu City, South Korea, last year. | Francis Ryan Basa Pabiania text & photos
