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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

2nd Gakit Festival



According to its history, the municipality of Gigaquit got its name from two native words “gigad” which means shore, and “gakit” (paypag) meaning bamboo raft. The words combined and later became Gigaquit.  To give significance to gakit (raft) which is one of the root words of the town's name, the 2nd Gakit Festival was conducted with the theme: "Kulturang Gigaquitnon, atong Palamboon" last April 24, 2011 at Doot Beach.  This was implemented and supported by the Local Government Unit through the Local Tourism Office, in coordination with the 13 barangays who contributed much for the realization of the activity.  The essence of the affair was underscored by different activities such as: gakit making, gakit racing, and beautification contest.


The barangays participating in the competition were clustered into 5 groups:
Cluster 1 - Camam-onan, San Antonio, & Camboayon
Cluster 2 - Villaflor, Sico-Sico, & Anibongan
Cluster 3 - San Isidro, Alambique & Lahi
Cluster 4 - Mahanub & Villafranca
Cluster 5 - Poniente & Ipil


Gakit Making Winners:
1st prize - Cluster 4
2nd prize - Cluster 2
3rd prize - Cluster 3


Gakit Racing Winners
1st prize - Cluster 2
2nd prize - Cluster 4
3rd prize - Cluster 5


Gakit Beautification
1st prize - Cluster 5
2nd prize - Cluster 3
3rd prize - Cluster 4

Board of Judges were:
Chair. -Mr. Rommel Revecho - HS Teacher Siargao Island Institute of Technology
Engr. Beverly R. Bonite - LGU-Gigaquit Mun. Assessor / HRMO- OIC
Mrs. Hermanita Turnuas - HS Teacher GNSHI

Another event that entertained the visitors was the "Baroto Races" ...
1. Lumba bugsay alima an gamit, and
2. Llumba bugsay tgtaptapan an mata.

We have visitors also from Oakland New Zealand called "the Good Shepherd Bonus Pastor Youth Group" composed of:
Fr. Ruben Elago - Parish Priest(Group Head)
Ken Eades - Parish Chairman
Mary Griffin - Parish Secretary
Consuelo del Castillo - Filipino Chaplaincy Chairman
Elaiza Laika Momoisea
Matthew Junior Momoisea
Eden Momoisea
Sinai Siakumi
Melika Siakumi
Cornelis Kok
EJ Zurita
An Jessa Peñaranda
Jan Peñaranda

Overall, the 2nd Gakit Festival was a success!!  Mayor Caloy Egay was thankful to all the people who supported the event.
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