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The
historic coastal town of Baclayon will mark her 411th
Foundation Day on Saturday by giving recognition to the
town's most illustrious sons during a Cultural Night set
at 7 p.m. at Baluarte, the town's reclamation area. |
Mayor
Alvin J. Uy and Vice Mayor Bobsie Uy will present the awards
to: Former Mayor Felix Uy, Former Mayor Benecio Uy, Former
Vice Mayor Joel Oppus, Dr. Juanito Aya-ay, Hans Schoof, movie
actor/director Cesar Montano, Prof. CXeasar Saloma, Prof.
Czarina Saloma, Paldo Mangyao and Grocian Mendez Sr.
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The
town will likewise formalize the adoption of Beatriz
Zobel de Ayala as adopted daughter and Joel Ulchico
as adopted son.
Kagawad
Joseph Cañete, author of the "Foundation
Day celebration" will read a brief narrative on
the history of Baclayon.
The
weeklong pre-foundation day festivity started last Sunday
with a Food Festival. A handicrafts Day followed and
a Broa Festival yesterday.
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Pastries
Day and Ubi Festival will highlight today's activities, The
Bahandi Cultural Night is scheduled tomorrow while a Daygon
contest is set on Friday.
The
411th Foundation Day will kick off with a thanksgiving mass
at the centuries-old Baclayon Church where the newly elected
barangay and SK officials will take their oath.
A
colorful street dancing (Baclayon version) will start at 9
in the morning while novelty games will start at 11 a.m.
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