"Laguna gears up for 8 days of Anilag festival revelry"

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Anilag Festival 2024--Laguna gob Ramil Hernandez and 2nd district Cong Ruth Hernandez also with LTCATO Chief Pamela Baun and Prov.Administrator Atty Dulce Rebanal during the press conference for the event of Anilag Festival 2024 (ROY TOMANDAO)

CALAMBA CITY: From its impressive comeback in 2023, Anilag Festival 2024 promises to open with a bang as the Province of Laguna, led by Governor Ramil Fernandez and provincial officials, ushers in the annual festivity with the theme, "Tuloy-tuloy ang saya. Tara na sa Laguna."

"It's all systems go with all preparations in place to make this year's festival even more exciting, bigger, bolder and brighter," Hernandez told BALITA NGAYON

The festivities will take place from March 10 to 17 with the Capitol grounds and the Laguna Sports Complex becoming more colorful during the period, says Hernandez.

“In acknowledging and remembering why we birthed Anilag, we are reminded of that fine balance of hope and despair,” Hernandez said.

The Anilag Festival was conceived as a celebration of hope, optimism, and resilience in the face of challenging events, while also promoting tourism, in line with "Love Laguna" tourism program of Laguna 2nd District Rep. Ruth M. Hernandez.

The lady Hernandez said that cultural presentations such as Sayaw Laguna, Anilag arts and music festival with hot air balloon exhibition, The Voice of Laguna, Himig Laguna songwriting competition, Bb at Ginoong Laguna, Mr & Mrs Laguna, Pinakamagandang Lola and That’s My Lolo pageants.

“There are unique activities like the Laguna Events Supplier Wedding Expo, Tattoo Arts Competition, Sagala ng Disenyo at Kultura, Hair & Makeup contest, Fruits & Vegetables Carving contest, Hapag Kainan culinary feast, Halina’t Mamiyesta Fishtahan sa Laguna, and the feline program Furry Run for Fun,” she said.

Provincial Administrator Atty Dulce Rabanal for her part said there are also sports competitions such as Kite Flying, Zumba, Sportsfest for PWDs; and practical shooting. There are also the Laguna Car and Motor Show, Photography contest, TikTok Challenge, Fireworks Competition, and People’s Night Extreme. Completing the list activities and programs for social an economic benefits are job fairs and business summit, she said.

Meanwhile, the Laguna Provincial Police Office vowed to ensure peace and order during the 8-day event.

According to Police Provincial Director, Col. Gauvin Mel Y. Unos, he will deploy 500 more police manpower within and around the festivity area.

"This is so we can be sure that the safety of Lagunenses and tourists alike so that fun and enjoyment for the 2024 Anilag Festival will be maximized, and it's success ensured," Uno's told BALITA NGAYON.

Onward presentation of sashing of Ginoo at binibining Laguna one the high light of the Laguna Anilag Festival.(ROY TOMANDAO)