TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Mayor Darwin Estrañero led the celebration of the Barangay, Tourism, and Cultural Day held at Tabuk City National High School on June 18, honoring participants and emphasizing the city’s commitment to cultural preservation and tourism development.
The event, attended by the different barangays, city officials, department heads, beauty queens, and other distinguished guests, highlighted the vibrant cultural heritage of Tabuk and neighboring regions.
Mayor Estrañero commended all participating groups, particularly those who traveled from various parts of Luzon to join the festivities and cultural competitions.
Delegates from Dagupan City (Pangasinan), Tabuk City, San Mateo and Sta. Maria (Isabela), Sabangan (Mountain Province), and San Carlos (Pangasinan) showcased their unique traditions, adding to the richness of the occasion.
A colorful parade featuring different barangays and local groups opened the celebration, setting the day filled with cultural pride and unity.
The event featured a unity dance, allowing participants to demonstrate their dancing prowess, while a traditional courtship dance performance by various barangays and guests drew admiration from the audience.
To ensure fairness in the cultural performance competitions, a panel of judges from outside Tabuk City, each with extensive experience in cultural arts—was brought in, reinforcing the credibility of the results.
In his speech, Mayor Estrañero praised the barangays for their continued efforts in preserving local traditions and expressed a desire to further elevate Tabuk City’s tourism by showcasing its unique cultural identity.
He acknowledged the hard work and dedication of every participant, especially those who traveled from distant places to share their rich heritage.
“This event is a testament to the strength and beauty of our diverse cultures. Let us continue to celebrate and protect them as we work together to promote Tabuk City as a thriving cultural and tourism hub,” the mayor concluded. By Tabuk PIO
