Sarangans to celebrate Munato Festival

Wines are flooding while the crowd is yelling and shouting as for excitement. Sarangani to celebrate their incoming 9th Munato Festival this November 24-27 together wit the celebration of the 19th Anniversary. There will be competitions and pageants participated by the 7 Municipalities of Sarangani.

Here is the "Words of Welcome"

"WELCOME TO MUNATO FESTIVAL 2011 AND 19TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY OF SARANGANI. NOV. 24-27 AT THE PROVINCIAL CAPITOL IN ALABEL. MunaTo was derived from the native vernacular meaning “unang tao” or “first people”, the early inhabitants of Sarangani who passed on a rich cultural heritage. It also refers to the makers of the 2000-year old anthropomorphic burial jars discovered in Maitum that are now in the National Museum. As a tribute to the pioneering leaders of the province, MunaTo is a celebration of their efforts to spur development in Sarangani which is sustained up to this day."

  

MunaTo Festival Daily Activity Schedule

November 24-26 2011

Continuing Events      

              Fabli Gu Ni (Municipal Showcase)                           Municipal Village

              MunaTo and Tri-People Exhibit                               ECPC Building

              Photo Exhibit                                                      Capitol Building Lobby

              Moro Pangingadan and Kadtigi sa Kapangiluto          In front of Kasfala Hall

             (Moro Cottages and Traditional Delicacies)

              MunaTo Arcade                                                     In front of RTC and NGA Building

              Wall Climbing and Zip Line                                    In front of ECPC Building

              Karnabal sa Kapitolyo                                            In front of ECPC Building

November 24, 2011

7:00 AM        Provincial Meet 2011                                       Grandstand

                     MunaTo Fun Run                                             Poblacion, Alabel to Capitol

8:00 AM        Drum and Lyre Competition                              In front of the Capitol

1:00 PM        Sayaw Hugyaw sa Kalinaw:                               In front of the Capitol

                     Cheerdance Competition

4:00 PM        Heroes Welcome                                             Buayan Bridge to Capitol

                     Fyu Kura

5:00 PM        PANAGTIGUM (Opening Ceremonies of the          In front of the Capitol

                    19th Foundation Anniversary and 9th MunaTo Festival)

                     Outstanding Sarangan

                     Tribute to the Champ

                     Light a Tree

             Opening of:

                     Fabli Gu Ni: Municipal Showcase                          Municipal Village

                     MunaTo and Tri-People Exhibit                             ECPC Bldg.

                     Photo Exhibit                                                    Capitol Lobby

                     Moro Pangingadan and Kadtigi sa Kapangiluto        In front of Kasfala Hall

                    (Moro Cottages and Traditional Delicacies)

7:00 PM       Gala Night                                                            Provincial Gym

                    Battle of the Bands                                              In front of the Capitol

                    MP Band

November 25, 2011

8:00 AM       Employees Day                                                     In front of the Capitol

                    Employess Field Demonstration

10:00 AM     Naming Ceremony for Sarangani                             Capitol Building

                    Capitol Bldg.: A Tribute to James L. Chiongbian

12:00 NN     Salo-salo sa Kapitolyo                                            In front of the Capitol

7:00 PM       Pearl of Sarangani with GMA Kapuso Artist              Capitol Gym

November 26, 2011

8:00 AM       Motocross                                                            Dep-Ed Grounds

                    1st MunaTo Festival Eco-Trek                               Antayan Waterfalls, Brgy. Pag-Asa, Alabel

9:00 AM       Cultural Presentation                                            In front of the capitol

1:00 PM       Street Dancing Competition (Open)                       In front of the capitol

7:00 PM       MunaTo Concert                                                   In front of the capitol

                    Street Party and Fireworks Display

November 27, 2011

8:00 AM       1st MunaTo Scooter Circuit Shootout                      Capitol Complex

                     Competition 2011, 4th Leg

                     2nd MunaTo Mt. Bike Downhill Challenge 2011      SAFI Ranch, Siguel, Maasim

                     1st MunaTo Festival Eco-Trek                              Antayan

For inquiries, please contact the secretariat:

                        SARANGANI TOURISM AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER

                        Telefax: (083) 508-5230 0r 5244

                        Email: stipc@yahoo.com.ph

                        www.sarangani.gov.ph