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ALIWAN FIESTA 2006 "The Philippines Grandest Fiesta"

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Day 1 - 1st Marching Band Competition

Day 2 - Reyna ng ALIWAN 2006 sa Unang Hirit

Day 3 - Grand Street Dancing Parade

Sparks flying at this year’s Aliwan Fiesta as once again some of the Philippines’ grandest, loudest, and most colorful regional festivals compete in a national championship this weekend until April 29. Aliwan Fiesta 2006 brings together 30 dance contingents from around the country in a major happening on the Manila bayside.

The main features are costumed street dancing native to the participating regions, a street parade with a float competition, a bazaar with stalls selling handicrafts and food from around the country, and the Reyna ng Aliwan beauty pageant. Thousands of people make up the competing teams and hundreds of thousands of party-goers are expected to join.

The party also includes a fireworks display, three nights of entertainment with concerts by bands and popular entertainers, and an April 29 grand street parade along Roxas Boulevard from Quirino Grandstand to Star City in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex.

This year for the first time, the Sinulog festival of Cebu joins the dance contingents trying to unseat the three-times champion, Iloilo’s Dinagyang fiesta. However, several major regional festivals have yet to join the Aliwan program – amidst commercial, regional and political rivalry.

This is the fourth year the Aliwan Fiesta organizers are bringing the participants together in one venue. Joining in 2006 are :

From National Capital Region:

1. Redrista Festival of Quezon City
2. Marikina Festival
3. Pakalog Festival of Pasig City

From Cordillera Autonomous Region:

4. Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City - Reyna ng Aliwan 2006

Region I

5. Pamulinawen Festival of Laoag City - Best in Float & 8th Place Street Dancing
6. Agdamdamili Festival of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte

Region II

7. Sabutan Festival of Palanan, Isabela,
8. Pinilisa Festival of Jones, Isabela

Region III

9. Halaman Festival of Guiguinto, Bulacan
10. Sto. Ni�o Festival of Malolos, Bulacan
11. Angel Festival of San Rafael, Bulacan

Region IV

12. Sumakah Festival of Antipolo City
13. Boling-Boling Festival of Catanauan, Quezon

Region V

14. Himik-Ulaw Festival of Placer, Masbate
15. Pili Festival of Sorsogon City

Region VI

16. Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City - 2nd Place Street Dancing
17. Tultugan Festival of Maasin, Ilo-ilo - 7th Place
18. Kahilyawan Festival of Santa Barbara, Iloilo - 9th Place
19. Pintados de Pasi Festival of Passi City, Iloilo - 3rd Place Street Dancing
20. Babaylan Festival of Bago City, Negros Occidental - 4th Place

Region VII

21. Sinulog Festival of Cebu City - Grand Champion Street Dancing

Region IX

22. Pasalamat Festival of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur - 6th Place
23. Hermosa Festival of Zamboanga City

Region XII

24. Halad Festival of Pigcawayan, North Cotabato - 10th Place
25. Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City

Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

26. Padang-Padang Festival of Parang, Maguindanao - 5th Place
27. Meguyaya Festival of Maguindanao
28. Kambulang Festival of Parang, Maguindanao.

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PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT

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Located in the southern part of the Philippines is the Island Garden City of SAMAL , an archipelago consisting of nine islands which stretch out over a land area of 28,000 hectares. Samal is a beautiful, tranquil and exotic island with a coastline adorned with white sand beaches, abundant marine life, rock formations, mangroves, and landscape elements of coconut palms, flowering plants and fruit-bearing trees. The area is blessed with various natural attractions and flourishing flora and fauna.

Nestled on the quiet side of Samal Island, The Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a mere 45-minute boat ride from the wharf. This fourteen (14) hectare spread was once a pearl farm, where thousands of white-lipped oysters transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing, private retreat, under the care of its friendly and charming staff.

The waters of this island resort are inviting. Crystal clear waves lap gently on the shore and the calm surface of the rock pool washes over the edge into the sea below. The rhythm of the islands sets the pace for a romantic retreat. A string ensemble serenades guest, and strains of exotic tribal music blend with the sounds of nature: birdsongs, murmuring waves, cascading waters.

Indeed, the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a tropical paradise; an idealic retreat waiting to be discovered in the beautiful island of Samal.

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SAMANA SANTA 2006

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Mahal na Araw (Holy Week or Semana Santa)
Lucban, Quezon

The passion and death of Jesus Christ is commemorated with an eight-day religious festival. The Lenten observation actually starts with Ash Wednesday, over a month before Holy Week. During Ash Wednesday, a priest makes the sign of the cross on the forehead of devotees, using ash. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday rites and ends with a stirring dawn procession, known as the salubong, during Easter Sunday. In some parts of the country, penitents not only flog themselves but actually allow themselves to be crucified.

"Sinasabi ko sa inyo; kung ang dalawa sa inyo dito sa lupa ay magkaisa sa paghingi ng anumang bagay sa inyong panalangin, ipagkakaloob ito sa inyo ng aking Amang nasa langit. Sapagkat saanman may dalawa o tatlong nagkakatipon dahil sa akin, naroon akong kasama nila." MATEO 18:19-20

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DAAN NG KRUS 2006

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Sinakulo or Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) On Good Friday, parishes all
over Tayabas perform the Sinakulo or Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) at
the 'Patio' of Minor Basilica of Saint Michael Archangel, a street
presentation or a stage enactment of Christ?s arrest, mocking, trial,
painful way to Calvary (Golgotha), crucifixion, and death on the cross.
Verses are recited and sang while colorful costumes reminiscent of SUSI
NG TAYABAS Production are worn accordingly. There are also actual
flagellations and nailings to the cross of penitents as expressions of
devotion and penance. Performances are superb and have been critically
acclaimed even by the most respected Filipino artists and thespians.
Even non-devotees are observed to have been moved to tears by the
ceremony. And all these are done under the scorching sun of the
Philippines' notorious summers!


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SJBA 7TH GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING

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Part I - Street Dancing Parade

Part II - The BIG DAY at SJBA, Lovely Village Campus

Part III - Jazz-kihan ng mga Bosconian

April 8, 2006, Saturday marks another milestone in the SJBA Alumni History as graduates of batch 1970-2006 convene at St. John Bosco Academy grounds for the 7th Grand Alumni Homecoming.

At least 2000 raduates will renew once again acquaitances and revive the Bosconian spirit with the theme " Makaiisa, makisaya, makijamming sa Reunion at Jazz-kihan ng mga bosconian."

No less than alumni members who are based in the US and other key cities of the world fly back to cheries the good all days, pay homage and demonstrate ties and unquestionable loyalty to the SJBA.

The homecoming starts with Street Dancing Parade. Bosconian '93 clad in white/green t-shirts and native hawaian costumes. The Ati-atihan tribal group (from Lucena City) of Batch '93 makes the parade so great! The graduates assemble at the old SJBA at 7:00 a.m. ready for the parade. Other batch may wear costumes of any kind for the contest. Bosconian'93 got the 3rd price for the street dancing contest.

The homecoming is a whole day affair at the new site of SJBA in Lovely Village in Wakas while the evening is set at the patio of the Minor Basilica of St. Micheal de Archangel near the old SJBA.

After the registration at 8:00, a concelebrated mass follows with Rev. Fr. Angelo D. Jaballa, Rev. Fr. Claude Calvendra, Rev. Fr. Everrett Calvendra (Batch 1993), all alumni members afficiating.

Fun Games and raffles follow after the morning program with special guests to grace the occasion. Selected elementary pupils and secondary students and even mentors will provide special numbers to entertain alumni members. Likewise, election of new set of officers is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Five member representatives of each batch are required to attend.

In the evening, all roads lead to the 'patio' for the continuation of the event. This is highlighted with the fireworks display sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo and Lota Antonio-Jao of Batch '71.

Internationally acclaimed Wall Street Band from Manila and equally famous Mr. JMC Band will fill the evening with music to savor the moments of togetherness  up to the wee hours in the morning.

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MORIONES FESTIVAL 2005

BOAC, MARINDUGUE

The island-province of Marinduque lies at the very heart of the Philippine archipelago, and such trategic location allows for a dynamic interaction between and among various environmental and social forces that have made and continue to shape the province. It is host to thousand of traipsing and island-hopping visitors and more importantly home to a people proud of a rich culture, a colorful past, and a remarkable tradition. All these features blend into a way of life that is uniquely Marinduqueno.

One of the most colorful festivals celebrated in the island of Marinduque is the Moriones Festival. Morion means "mask" or "visor," a part of the medieval Roman armor which covers the face. Moriones, on the other hand, refers to the masked and costumed penitents who march around the town for seven days searching for Longinus. This is a folk-religious festival that re-enacts the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who was blind in one eye.

GASAN, MARINDUQUE

GASAN takes pride a being one of the six municipalities of Marinduque, the heart-shaped island located between the Bondoc Peninsula and the Mindoro Island and about 170 kilometers south of Manila. Its has also retained its distinction as one of the cleanest municifalities in the country having consistently won the"Clean and Green award"

"MORYOHAN sa GASAN" Experience Moriones in Gasan, the distinct Lenten culture Marinduque is famous for. Loin the morions and samaritans from different barangays and the Deped as they roam around the town in their ancient Roman soldier attire.

THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE CENTER

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The Center is home to 32 Philippine Eagles, 16 of which are captive-bred. It also houses 10 other species of birds, 4 species of mammals and 2 species of reptiles. Simulating a tropical rain forest environment, the Center offers the visitor a glimpse into the country?s forest ecosystem. Although the exhibits are used primarily to help educate the Filipino people on conservation, the facility is also considered a major tourist attraction in Davao City.

The PHILIPPINE EAGLE (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is considered one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the world's rarest and certainly among its most critical endangered vertebrate species. The eagle is known to be geographically restricted to the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.

The Philippine Eagle Center
Malagos, Baguio District
Davao City 8000 Philippines



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DAVAO CROCODILE PARK

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The Davao CROCODILE PARK has been around
for years. It was one of places where onle school
children go to for field trips.

Last year, the Dizon family-owned park moved to a
new and better home. After the change of location
and the improved amenities, locals and tourists
started to flock to the place to see animals,
interact with nature and have some fun.

Although the park is not a full-pledged zoo, it is
one of the few places in the city where children
can learn more about the rich flora and fauna of
Davao City and the rest of the Philippines.

On Sundays, families and barkadas flock to the
park to be amazed at the antics of the lazy but
fierce crocodiles, the colorful plumes of birds, and
the freaky lizards and the rare mammals.

The Davao CROCODILE PARK, located along the
Ma-a Diversion Road is a mere 15-30 mins. drive
from the heart of Davao City.

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