Talakudong Festival is one of the most-anticipated event held annually in SOX or SOCCSKSARGEN region. It is actually a month-long celebration that opens during the foundation anniversary of Tacurong (August 3) until the city's charter anniversary (September 18) with major highlights held from September 1-18. The festival is named after the head-covering called by the locals as "kudong" which has become the city's emblem.
![Talakudong Festival 2016 Schedule]( "Talakudong Festival 2016 Schedule")
Activities includes agri & trade fairs, sports and talent competitions, photography contest, the Search for Mutya ng Tacurong, the most-awaited Lumbayag sa Dalanon kag Kiay-Kiay sa Talakudong which showcases colorful kudongs worn by street dancers, and many more.
![Talakudong Festival 2016 Schedule]( "Talakudong Festival 2016 Schedule")
![Talakudong Festival 2016 Schedule]( "Talakudong Festival 2016 Schedule")
Don't miss Talakudong Festival 2016, see the schedule of activities below and mark your calendars. You can also follow the LGU- Tacurong Facebook page or SOX PH to be constantly updated.
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DATE | EVENT | VENUE | ||
September 2 | Friday | ||||
4 PM | Aero Zumba | City Hall Grounds | ||
September 4 | Sunday | ||||
8 AM- 1 PM | Bike Xco | Brgy. Calean | ||
September 9 | Friday | ||||
4 PM- 7 PM | Kantahan ng Kabataan | City Hall Grounds | ||
September 11 | Sunday | ||||
4:30 AM | Talakudong Marathon | City Hall Grounds | ||
8 AM- 5 PM | Scooter Motocross | TCPT | ||
September 12 | Monday | ||||
2 PM- 4 PM | For Art’s Sake (Painting Contest) | 2F City Hall (infront of Tourism Office) | ||
September 13 | Tuesday | ||||
2 PM- 7 PM | 1st Talakudong Folkdance and Team Ballroom & 2nd Hip Hop Competition | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
September 14 | Wednesday | ||||
Talent Competition (Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong 2016) | City Cultural & Sports Center | |||
September 15 | Thursday | ||||
8 AM – 2 PM | Gupit Mo Sagot Ko Year IV | Infront of City Hall Bldg | ||
September 16 | Friday | ||||
7 PM | Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
September 17 | Saturday | ||||
5:30 AM | Fun Walk | City Hall Grounds | ||
8 AM | Dog’s Day | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
September 18 | Sunday | ||||
6 AM – 2 PM | Lumbayag sa Dalanon kag Kiay-Kiay sa Talakudong | City Hall Grounds | ||
6 AM- 2 PM | Igpat Sang Kamera | City Hall Grounds | ||
6 PM- 1 AM | Makasining lahi Spectacular Night | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
Continuing Events | ||||
September 1 - 20 | Talakudong Trade Fair | Mercado Avenue | ||
September 1 - 20 | Talakudong Garden fair | Quezon Avenue | ||
September 1 - 20 | Talakudong Food Fair | City Hall Compound | ||
August 8- September 8 | Basketball Tournament | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
August 16- September 16 | Surgical Mission | |||
August 26- 28 8 AM- 5 PM | Badminton Tournament | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
August 31 - September 3 | Sepak Takraw Tournament | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
September 3- 4 8 AM- 5 PM | Dart Tournament | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
September 10- 11 7 AM – 5 PM | Karatedo Tournament | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
September 10- 11 6 PM – 12 MN | Judo Tournament | City Cultural & Sports Center | ||
