Talakudong Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

Preparations for this year's celebration of Talakudong Festival in the City of Tacurong this September is now in full swing.

Are you ready for Talakudong Festival 2015? Photo by Genofre Suropia, 2nd Place Igpat Sang camera 14

On August 3, 2015 during the 64th Foundation Anniversary of Tacurong (also called Tacurong Day), the city government officially launched Talakudong Festival 2015 and the schedule of activities was already made available.

Among the activities of Talakudong Festival 2015 which will run until September 18 includes sports and talent competitions, agri and trade fairs, job fairs, nightly entertainment, food bazaars, the search for Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong pageant, the colorful street dancing competition showcasing the head covering used by the early settlers called by the locals as kudong and many other exciting activities.

Street dancing competition showcasing Tacurong City's emblem - the kudong, is one of the highlights of Talakudong Festival. Photo by Carlo Gentica, 1st Place - Igpat sang Camera 2014

Talakudong Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

August 3

• Flag Raising Ceremony
• Parada sang Barangay
• Holy Mass
• Tacurong Day Program
• Fiesta Lunch 
• Palarong Pinoy
• Inter-Barangay Singing Contest
• Headgear Parade
• Opening Salvo: Talakudong Festival 2015
• Kasadyahan sa Tacurong

August 4

• Damil sang Tacurong
• Search for Tacurongnon's Distinctive Food Products

August 3-7

• Agro-Fairs and Farmer's Festival
• Business Week/ Producers and Young Entrepreneurs Fair

August 5

• Job Fair

August 5- September

• Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament

August 13

• CIOFF - Japan and Slovenia

August 14

• Talakudong Painting/ Souvenir Item Making Contest

August 16

• CIOFF - Chinese Taipei & UP Filipiniana

August 17-September 19

• Alay sa Barangay

August- September

• Inter-Barangay Volleyball Tournament

August 29-30

• Taekwondo Competition

September 1-21

• Garden Show
• Trade Fair
• Food Plaza

September 5-6

• Dart Tournament
• Talakudong Soccer 15 Under and Open 7 A Side Tournament

September 6

• 1st Talakudong Mountain Bike  XCO Race
• Karatedo Competition

September 7-11

• Sepak Takraw Competition

September 9

• Gupit Mo Sagot ko Year IV
• Talent presentation (Hari ng Talakudong)

September 10

• Folkdance Contest

September 11

• Kantahan ng Kabataan

September 12

• Aero-Zumba Marathon Competition
• Dog's Day
• Dance Sports Competition

September 13

• Makasining Lahi Spectacular Night (Miss Gay Pageant, Variety and Comedy Show)

September 12-13

• Lawn Tennis Competition

September 14

• Talent Presentation and Fashion Show (Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong 2015)

September 16

• Scooter/ Motocross Competition
• Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong 2015 Pageant Night

September 18

• Igpat sang Camera 
• Lumbayag sa Dalanon kag Kiay-kiay sa Talakudong (Street Dancing)
• Hari ng Talakudong

September 20

• Thanksgiving Mass