Thursday, July 5, 2012

JULY 2012 - CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS

CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS
REGION XII
JULY 2012

 July 15 - S’LANG Festival
@ Malungon, Sarangani Province
“A municipal celebration that gives importance to the B’laan Culture and traditions
being the original inhabitants of the place.”
FOR MORE INFOS:
Sarangani Tourism & Investment Center
Office of the Governor
Sarangani Province
083-5082195
S'lang Festival - photo from: sarangani.gov.ph
July 18 - T’nalak Festival
@ Koronadal, South Cotabato
“An annual celebration of the Province of South Cotabato that demonstrate the importance of T’nalak cloth as the cultural image of the Province.  The variety of activities of the festival mimics the T’nalak cloth, being a piece of cloth weaved to varied designs.  The festival activities are characterized by its focus on people and development anchored on tourism, history and culture and Arts.”
FOR MORE INFOS:
CESAR SULIT, JR
Sr. Tourism Officer/ Head
ACTS Office
Koronadal, South Cotabato
083-2283447
T'nalak Festival - photo from: southcotabatonews.com
TENTATIVE DAY
HOLY MONTH OF RAMADHAN
Region Wide
“Ramadhan is a month-long fasting of Islam believers. It is the holiest of months in the Islamic calendar, and fasting in this month is one of the Five Pillars of Islam which is done during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset.”
FOR MORE INFOS:
OIC Jose B. Cabulanan
DOT-XII
2/F Hua Hing Bldg.
17 Sinsuat Avenue

Cotabato City
photo from: biyokulule.com
 Eid’l Fit’r
Region Wide
“A worldwide festival celebrating the end of a one-month fasting (Ramadhan) by Muslims.  In Region XII, activities include “Takhbr Qur’a reading, fireworks display, pagana and food sharing.”
FOR MORE INFOS:
OIC Jose B. Cabulanan
DOT-XII
2/F Hua Hing Bldg.
17 Sinsuat Avenue
Cotabato City
photo from: article.wn.com

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