The Bacolod City government and stakeholders are preparing for this year’s Chicken Inasal Festival, which will be held on May 21–25, on the theme “Fire & Fusion”, the City Tourism Development Office (CTDO) said May 8.
This year’s celebration aims to highlight the city’s iconic chicken inasal while showcasing unity, culture, and creativity, with main events set to be held at SM City Bacolod, Ayala Malls Capitol Central, and at Megaworld’s The Upper East.
An inter-agency coordination meeting was convened May 7 at the Bacolod Government Center, presided over by Councilor Celia Flor, with chief tourism operations officer Ma. Teresa Manalili and Ryan Saez of Headrush.
Representatives from the Bacolod City Police Office, City Legal Office, Bacolod Traffic Authority Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, City Health Office, Public Order and Safety Office, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Bacolod Business Permits and Licensing Office, Office of the Building Administrator, Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office, and other key offices were present to finalize roles, logistics, and safety measures for the upcoming festival.
Representatives from the corporate partner venues were also invited to the interagency meeting.
The CTDO also earlier called on barangays and community dance groups to participate in the Chicken Inasal Arena Festival dance competition.
This is open to all Bacolod residents, with deadline for music submission set on May 20. “Let’s dance to the beat of the Inasal Festival and keep the flame of tradition alive! For full guidelines and criteria, visit the Bacolod City Tourism Office.” ||
