The Municipal Government of Esperanza is in full swing preparing for this year's Hinabyog Festival, a celebration that will showcase the town's diverse culture, mixed tradition and history set from November 10- 14.
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The festival name came from an Ilonggo term "Hinabyog" which means swing to bring into reality, celebration of fun, merriment and thanksgiving.
Among the awaited events during the Hinabyog Festival 2014 is the 2nd LGU- Esperanza Invitational Climb, the Launching of Himig Pag-asa Hymn on November 11, the Invitational Pag-asa Race and the Hinabyog Festival Street Dancing competition. The celebration coincides with Esperanza's 41st Foundation Anniversary. Check out the complete Schedule of Activities for Hinabyog Festival 2014 below.
Hinabyog Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities
Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat
November 6-9
2nd LGU- Esperanza Invitational Climb
Sitio Kanalan, Marguez & Sitio Plamango, Brgy. Pamantigan
November 9
Survivor Acrobatic Entertainment
2 PM, Municipal Gym
November 10
Misa Pasasalamat
7 AM, Municipal Gym
Raising of Banner of 20 Barangays
8:30 AM, Municipal Plaza
Farm Family Congress
Municipal Gym
Fun Shoot (Shooting Competition)
Dukay Firing Range
Search for Miss Gay Feminine/ Dabyana (back to back)
6 PM, Municipal Gym
November 11
Fun Run
5 AM, Municipal Gym (Assemby Area)
Multi-Sectoral Fun Gathering
9 AM, Municipal Gym
Launching of Himig Pag-asa (Esperanza Hymn)
Municipal Gym
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES:
Kislap ng Pag-asa Photography Contest- Pride of Esperanza category
10 AM, Municipal Gym
Cultural Show - "Sarigon"
6 PM, Municipal Gym
November 12
Registration for Pag-asa Race
6 AM, infront of Tourism Office, Municipal Hall
Pag-asa Race
8 AM, Municipal Gym (briefing)
Mayor's Cup (Basketball)
9 AM, Municipal Gym
Employee's Night
6 PM, Municipal Gym
November 13
Hinabyog Festival ( Elementary & High School Category)
7 AM, NDE Grounds
- Street Dancing
- Dance Showdown
Motorcycle and Car Show
Municipal Plaza (roundball)
Awit ng Pag-asa & Sayaw ng Pag-asa
1 PM, Municipal Plaza
Search for Mutya ng Esperanza
6 PM, Municipal Plaza
November 14
Parada ng Pag-asa
7 AM, Municipal Plaza
- Costume Parade Contest
- Float Parade Contest
Anniversary Program
9 AM, Municipal Gym
Talent Search Finals
1 PM, Muncipal Gym
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES:
Kislap ng Pag-asa Photography Contest - Hinabyog Festival category
3 PM, Municipal Gym
Final judging of entries for Kislap ng Pag-asa Photography Contest
Disco sa Highway
6 PM