ANILAG FESTIVAL 2006
The Provincial Government of Laguna launch the 2nd ANILAG OR Ani ng Laguna Festival on March 6, 2006 at the Provincial Capitol Compound in Sta. Cruz. The occasion dubbed as the “mother of all festivals” is a seven-day affair that starts on March 6 and ends on March 12, 2006.
Laguna is already known for Pakil’s Turumba Festival, the oldest running festival in the province; San Pablo City’s Coconut Festival; Nagcarlan’s Ana Kalang Festival; and other emerging festivals that showcases the arts, crafts, products and spectacles within the province. Laguna is also home to the famous buko pies of Los Baños, Cavinti’s sumbrero or hats, Victoria’s kinulob na itik, Liliw’s tsinelas or footwear, Sta. Cruz’s kesong puti, Lumban’s barong, Paete’s papier-mâché, Luisiana’s banig pandan and other products and delicacies. It is also in this regard that the Provincial Government conceptualized the said event to further boost tourism, trade and industry, and livelihood among others that are really flourishing and thriving in Laguna. This also aims to showcase the other municipalities and cities though the ANILAG 2006.
Expected to be graced by tourists, visitors and other Lagunenses, activities of the festival include the Bb. Laguna Beauty Pageant, the Street Dancing Contest, Trade Fair Exhibits, Palarong Pilipino, Governor’s Night, Float and Parade Contest, and Pet Show among others.
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