Mayor Raymund Tongson congratulated and continues on cheering for the contingent of Himamaylan City to various competitions in the ongoing 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival.
“I am proud to see Himamaylanons showcase their talent, skills, and grace in the competitions during the ‘Mother of All Festivals in Negros Occidental’ this week. I am looking forward to more performances of our upcoming entries in various competitions this weekend,” Tongson said in a press release.
He urged locals in the city and those based outside of Himamaylan to root for their “kasimanwas” through social media and by watching their performances.
Leading the contingent of Himamaylan is Lin-ay sang Negros candidate Ryza Fortuna, who has already competed in the talent competition April 12 and the preliminaries April 16 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. The Lin-ay sang Negros coronation will be held tonight, April 19, at the Panaad Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod.
Hiamamaylan’s “Patik Kawayan” drum beaters showed their unique musicality at the drumbeating competition April 16 at the Panaad Park and Stadium.
Maria Isabel Destacamento’s masterpiece is also on display at the second floor of Robinsons Place Bacolod as entry to the Visual Arts Competition exhibit. The exhibit will run from April 17 to 21.
The Himaya Folk Dance Troupe highlighted the vibrant Filipino culture during their performance at the Folk Dance Competition at the Panaad Park and Stadium, April 17.
Three pairs competed in the Latin Dance Competition at Ayala Malls April 17 – Precious Ely Bañez and Kerth Santi Salazar (juvenile category); Yca Shaneen Akol and Jack David Agustin (amateur category); and Rey Alde Agustin and Jenell Tayo (third kind category).
On the same day, the SPA Hulma Performing Arts Company Youth Choir joined the chorale competition, also at Panaad Park.
On April 20, the Hulma Performing Arts Company, with trainer Eljay Brillantes, will show their dance moves in the pop dance competition at Panaad Park, 7 p.m.
Tongson is also inviting Himamaylanons and festival-goers alike to visit the Himamaylan pavilion for a tour of the city’s vibrant culture, tourism sites, and industries.
“The city fully supports our performers, candidates, and the local producers participating and representing the city. We hope that they become successful in their respective competitions and endeavors during the Panaad Festival,” he added. ||
