Tradition, journey and nature come collectively because the municipality of Montalban, Rizal authorities celebrates the Montalban Pageant to mark its monthlong 153rd founding anniversary.
Themed “Makasaysayang Bayan; Makabagong Karanasan, Silayan Bagong Montalban”, the festivity is an exciting combination of legend, indigenous tradition, vibrant colours, rhythmic dances, and nature-oriented adventures.
“From showcasing our wealthy cultural heritage to embracing the spirit of unity and camaraderie, this yr’s pageant guarantees an unforgettable expertise for all,” says municipal mayor Ronnie Evangelista.
The native chief government stated that the four-week celebration is probably the most supreme time to go to the city to beat its mountains, bathe in its cool rivers and waterfalls, immerse with the Dumagat tribal communities, and really feel the joys of a reasonable getaway simply on the doorstep of Metro Manila.
Every day actions embrace Agri-Commerce Tourism Honest which options native agricultural produce and the Music & Busking within the Park that includes home-grown musical and leisure abilities.
Motion picks up with the Canicross Offroad and the Open Martial Arts Event on April 20, the Grand Off-Street Journey Fest which options mountain biking, path working, mountain climbing, and paramotor sky journey on the Pamitinan Protected Panorama, and the Run Towards Unlawful Medication Shade-RAID on April 21.
The city’s heritage spots take heart stage with the disclosing of the Nationwide Museum’s Essential Cultural Property marker on the Wawa Dam Complicated on April 12 and the Battle of Mt. Puray Nationwide Historic Fee marker on April 25.
The enduring Wawa Dam, an American-era reservoir, is the core of the Pamitinan Protected Panorama which is dwelling to the legend of Filipino big Bernardo Carpio, and whose cave is the location of the Katipunan’s first cry of independence from Spain in 1895. Mt. Puray is the location of a major battle of the Philippine Revolution in June 1897 when Filipino freedom fighters led by generals Emilio Aguinaldo and Licerio Geronimo defeated a a lot greater Spanish pressure.
Rediscover the time-honored delicacies within the Heirloom “Himagas” Cooking Contest, take heed to the Ulat sa Bayan, and crown the ambassadors of goodwill within the Ginoo and Binibining Montalban Coronation Evening on April 26.
Capping the festivities on April 28 are the Pasayo (Grand Parade) that includes the float and effigy of legendary titan Bernardo Carpio, and the road dance competitors deciphering the legend of Montalban.
Montalban was established as a pueblo in 1871 as a part of the Spanish-era Manila province and later integrated in 1901 into the newly-created Rizal province, and reorganized as a municipality in 1909. It was renamed “Rodriguez” in 1982 after Sen. Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Sr., certainly one of its most illustrious sons.
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