The Dinagsa Festival of Cadiz City in Negros Occidental opens Friday afternoon, January 12, “with a bang”.
The 17-day festivities will start at 3:30 p.m. with a motorcade around the city to be followed by the official launching of the 50th Dinagsa Festival to be led by Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. at the grandstand.
Simultaneous with the launching of the Golden Dinagsa is the opening of the Fiesta Fair along San Juan Street in Cadiz, a press release from the city said.
Local produce of Cadiz will be showcased and sold at the Fiesta Fair.
The presentation of 10 candidates vying for this year’s Dinagsa Queen crown is expected to enliven the kick off ceremony.
At 7 p.m. the Patikanay “Neon” Drumbeating Competition will take center stage to be followed by a street party.
Capping the night will the grand fireworks display?
Escalante said he is inviting everyone to come and feel the “vibes” of the city’s Golden Dinagsa.
“This is just the beginning, and we promise to showcase more fantastic events in the coming days,” Escalante said.
Beyond the opening, the Golden Dinagsa will also be highlighted by various sporting events that include the “Palumba Bugsay”.
“Paralympiada” for children with special needs will also be held, the mayor said.
“On January 20 we also have our province-wide painting competition open to all professional and amateur artists in Negros Occidental”, Escalate said.
A P100, 000 cash prize awaits the grand winner, the mayor said.
Dinagsa’s Sinaot Cadiznon Street Dance Competition and the “lamhitanay sa dalan” will be held on January 28. *