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Araw ng Siquijor

PIA Press Release
09/15/2005
Siquijor to celebrate 34th foundation day

by Rizalie Calibo

This year's 34th Araw ng Siquijor will put the province on center stage, and rightly so.

The island, now a byword among tourists for its natural and cultural sites, will come full circle this September in fiesta and celebratory mood.

Exciting events that spice up this year's Araw ng Siquijor have been lined up and finalized recently at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall.

Larena will play host to the opening sportsfest program simultaneous to the Philippine Civil Service Commission's 105th celebration.

Highlighting the occasion are the four-day Agro/Trade Fair and Exhibits, which run from September 14-17 at the St. Francis of Assisi Church grounds. A joint undertaking of the Provincial Government and the different agencies composing the Siquijor Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (SMEDC), it is meeting of maturity and experience of seasoned entrepreneurs on one hand and the creative fresh air and enthusiasm of beginners on the other. More so, it will offer a taste of everything from processed food products to woodcraft and arts. It will also be an opportune time to give honor to our island's bests and agri/trade achievers.

Sure presence will be the Solili dance festival, a "Lumad Siquijodnon" showdown on the day of September 17 that will no doubt gather people into a biggest crowd.

There may be rains in September and upheaval in the national political arena; however, Siquijor people are ready to brave hell and high water to push through with the celebration. This month promises to be a showcase and a reminder of everything that makes us truly Siquijodnon. (PIA)