“A walk for a cause”

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Gigaquit
August 19, 2009

Another year has come in celebrating the towns annual festivity through its 159th fiesta celebration honoring Patron Saint Augustine every 28th day of August. This festivity is not only a time for celebration but most importantly a time for expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for giving us an opportunity to celebrate for the graces He bestowed upon all Gigaquitnons.

It has been a tradition and Filipino culture to celebrate in spite of the present global economic crisis that our country is facing nowadays, still we show much fun and happiness because of the Filipinos optimistic behavior.

The Local Government Unit of Gigaquit conceptualized varied fiesta activities to make this celebration more meaningful and enjoyable . . . that will be cherished by everyone like . . . Walk for cause activity, Inter- barangay basketball tournament, Boxing, Variety Show, Mutya ng Parokya, Field demonstration and Search for Miss Gigaquit Coronation night aside from important novena masses and other religious activities of the Catholic Parish. This year’s activity is under the leadership of appointed season director Dra. Elvira Egay PH.D.

“A walk for a cause” was a great event wherein many townspeople came together in one journey. It received positive responses from the masses, joining the true essence of friendship and camaraderie towards others. The sponsoring groups played an important role catering and organizing to make the activity more enjoyable and fun.

It was scheduled last August 19, 2009 Wednesday at 6am after novena mass as part of the religious activity. The participating individuals assembled at the church quadrangle. The destination area was at the point of Barangay San Isidro along the provincial road. There was an admission fee worth 50 pesos but not mandatory, only for those willing and wanted to have breakfast and snacks as well.

The activity itself showed the unity and solidarity of Gigaquitnons. It raised funds wherein the proceeds will be for the various projects of the Parish.