AFTER two years of pandemic, “Calambagong Buhayani Festival 2023,” in Calamba City, Laguna is back with big events showcasing the best of the bests, City Mayor Roseller Rizal said.
Rizal and City Tourism officer Karla Boholano, in a press conference held at the Sangguniang Panglungsod Session Hall in Calamba City, said this year’s event was made more vibrant and exciting.
“From the usual competition, nag-imbita tayo ng best of the bests from different fields para ipakilala sa kabataan ang kahalagahan ng kultura at kasaysayan,” the mayor said.
Among the activities include the “Paglalakbay Exhibit,” a blood-letting activity dubbed “Dugong Calambeno” to be led by Mayora Susan Rizal, and the June 12 traditional celebration of the 125th Philippine Independence.
Other events on the list are the Kusinang Kalambenyo, Kwentong Bayani, Buhayani Film- Making Seminar, Power Structure in the Novels of Dr. Jose Rizal and the history of local government in the Philippines seminar, Linguistic seminar, painting workshop, Calambagong Buhayani job fair, Talinong Rizal, Calambagong Bayani Street Dance showdown, Blessing/Inauguration of Jr. Coliseum, Bangkarera, Kite- making workshop, Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi, Fashion Designers Night, Pag-aalay ng Bulaklak sa limang Dambana ni Gat Jose Rizal, Rizal’s Birth Anniversary Program, Festival Grand Parade, Land Float Competition Mayors Night, Isang Gabi ng Kulturang Calambeno, Kasalang Bayan , Marching Band and the Half Marathon competitions.
According to the Calamba City mayor, the local police and Public Order and Safety Office personnel will provide security in the events that started on June 6 and will last until June 25.
