Town Fiesta 2009 Opening Program

Gigaquit
August 25, 2009

Like in every occasion, there will always opening in different ways at different events. Since we had been celebrating our festivity, we are grateful to conduct an opening program for the representation of the incoming events and activities befitting a fiesta celebration.

The first part was held last August 25, 2009 at the Municipal Plaza beginning with a parade participated by the municipal and barangay personnel, students from secondary and elementary level, all teaching staffs, contingents from Claver and Taganito National High School, Mutya ng Parokya candidates, GCES Little King and Queen and candidates for Miss Gigaquit 2009. To officially open the celebration, a ribbon cutting was done headed by our Mayor assisted by the Vice-Mayor, SB Members, Mutya ng Parokya and Ms. Gigaquit 2009. The candidates for the Mutya ng Parokya, and Ms. Gigaquit were presented. Followed by some sponsoring groups and BEC leaders and the GCES Little King and Queen Candidates.

The highlight of the occassion was the Drum and Lyre Competition participated by three secondary schools from Claver, Taganito and Gigaquit contingents. They gave their whole best as if that is the last performance in their entire lives. They conquered the huge crowed evoking mixed emotions, tensions and anticipations. The judging is based on their ability and organization as a team. The Claver National High School possessed the best winning appearance and declared as winner. Their choreography was almost perfect and the ability of the performers are also good compared to others. The second prize went out to our contingent the GNSHIans who produced resourcefulness and creativity. Meanwhile the third prize went to Taganito High, the funniest performance ever happened who brought joy to the audience and to the judges because of its uniqueness.

There’s a saying that goes ”it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, what matters most is how you play the game”. It is a good motivation to individuals who’s joining different affairs as this enables them to fully understand the true essence of a game. The event would not be realized and possibly wasted without their the participation of all the contingents.

On the same day, the second part of the program was a “variety show” that showcased the importance of nature. Specifically, the aquatic resources served as the motif and the main course of the celebration. The show has big significance and revelation on what’s already happening to our environment. In many cases, lots of environmental problems have existed caused by cruelty of men searching for mineral resources. Through this event we captured the message and meaning by the actions of the performers. It also showed causes and effects of environmental problems and the effective solutions.

The performers were selected GNSHIans and Augustinian dancers, choreographed by Romel Asilum. Selected teaching staff in various elementary schools headed by the District Supervisor Carmencita Naldoza also showed their talents in acting by portraying ways on how a man proposes marriage. The government employees under the leadership of our Mayor Carlos M. Egay also showed their talent in singing the new released Gigaquit Hymn instructed by Dr. Roland Mira, the Municipal Health Officer.

The activity was positively responded by the public specially students from different school level and municipal and barangay officials. Admission fee was only P20, not totally a burden to anyone for it was just a small amount. The collectible amount will proceed to the various projects in the municipality.