First Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, a Success!

August 12, 2008 by CebuDaily admin  
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First Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, a Success!CEBU has earned its right to claim as being the country’s festival island.

Thirty-four towns across the province showcased their unique festivals in the first “Pasigarbo sa Sugbo: Festival of Festivals” competition held at the Cebu International Convention Center last August 9.

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Alcoy took the crown as the 1st Festival Queen in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo

August 11, 2008 by CebuDaily admin  
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Alcoy took the crown as the 1st Festival Queen in the Pasigarbo sa SugboTHE Municipality of Alcoy shone during the first ever search for Ms. Festival Queen, edging out 23 cities and municipalities who sent their most beautiful and captivating women to compete for the title.

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Sinulog-Based Category Winners: Alcoy, Sinanduloy, Pakol, Lahug, Silaw - Sinulog 2008

January 22, 2008 by CebuDaily admin  
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Alcoy Siloy Festival wins the top prize in this year’s Sinulog Based category.

They also emerged champions of the 2008 Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan.

Other winners of the Sinulog Based category are: Sinanduloy Dance Troupe (2nd); Pakol Festival of Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental (3rd); Barangay Lahug (4th); Silaw Culture and Arts from Carcar City (5th).

Awarding of winners was held Monday, January 21, 2008 at the Cebu City Sports Center.

Alcoy Siloy Festival (1st Place - Sinulog Based Category)

Alcoy Siloy Festival - Sinulog 2008

Alcoy Siloy Festival - Sinulog 2008

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Basak, Alcoy dancers win top prizes - Sinulog 2008

January 21, 2008 by CebuDaily admin  
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MANY contingents mimicked their dance steps and costumes, to the minutest detail, but the Lumad Basakanon of Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City outperformed them with its flawless execution.

With only a slight change in costume and movements from last year’s number, it won its second straight crown in the Sinulog grand parade’s free interpretation (FI) category and the top purse of P500,000.

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