To give way to different private and public schools in the province to participate in different activities during the Kalivungan Festival, the provincial government of North Cotabato in partnership with the Department of Education Cotabato Division initiated the “Himig, Sayaw, at Kultura” a cultural activity that will be featuring live traditional performances and presentation.
According to Department of Education Cotabato Division Supervisor for MAPEH Lito Fernandez, the different events and contests in “Himig, Sayaw, at Kultura” include: Traditional Music Ensemble and Cultural Dance (elementary and secondary), Rondalla Ensemble (secondary), Contemporary Dance (secondary), Ukelele (elementary), and Choral Competition (teacher’s category).
He also added that this annual event in the Kalivungan Festival which was launched in 2012 is also aimed at reminding the pupils and students on the importance of Filipino culture and tradition.
Aside from cultural presentations, the Department of Education will also facilitate Sagisag at Kulturang Filipinas Kwiz, Kalivungan Marching Band Competition, and Kalivungan Cultural Showdown.
The Himig, Sayaw at Kultura 2019 cultural presentation will be held on August 30, 2019 at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium, Amas, Kidapawan City.//ras//
