Sunday, January 03, 2010

The Santo Niño De Hibatang Festival

The Santo Niño de Hibatang Festival officially opens tomorrow. The event, the first in Oquendo is being held to highlight the 125th commemoration of the feast of the Holy Infant Jesus as patron saint of Oquendo; and to undercore the importance that Oquendo - particularly Caybago and the Hibatang River - in Calbayog's history.

The 12-day event will include various socio-civic, cultural and religious activities, to be highlighted by the feast day on January 15, 2010.

Opening day events include the following:
  • Ribbon-cutting at the arch in Oquendo bridge.
  • The Session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
  • The State of the City Address of the City Mayor
  • Opening of the Agro-Industrial Fair
  • Opening of the Art Exhibit (Bato De Color)

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