Naga, my hometown, which I miss dearly, is celebrating Foundation Day today. Not even Bagyong Cosme could stop the tradition of the Naganian style of festivities. I'm sure there was a month-long basketball league with each of the 16 barangays vying for championship. Other sports widely played in Naga are table tennis, volleyball, lawn tennis and badminton. So I'm sure each had a league of their own.
One of the main events of Araw ng Naga is the Mutya ng Naga beauty pageant, where I am an alumna, being an honorary crown-holder for 1996 and 2002. No pageants happened in those years because of some conflicts between the local government and the previous organizers but I was appointed as the representative to Bb. Congrassional in 1996 and in Mutya ng Sibugay in 2002... I wonder who won last night? The pageant pushed through eventhough the storm left the open ground muddy. Ugh!
Another event that I would always anticipate every Araw ng Naga is the "Horse Fight" in the plaza of Naga Central Elementary School. It fascinated me so much at my young age. Being a tomboy and all, I guess I was one of the few female audience of the said fight.
In addition to these activities, we also have the annual parade led by the high school drum and bugle corps where I am a lyrist alumna. It will be followed by a friendly competition among Drum and Bugle Bands from various schools. Now, I heard that they've incorporated street dancing, cheer dance and choral competitions in the said affair.
I forgot to ask my insider if there was a carnival which usually builds their tents near the gym (which was sadly down in ashes now).
Picturing the series of events in my mind, I remember many faces. The faces of the people who have created a certain impact in my life. Those people who have partly molded me into who I am now. I miss them. I miss the genuine camaraderie, the sincere concern and the love of a real family. Wish I could join them next year.
Masadyang Araw ng Naga ninyong tanan diha! Gimingaw na gayod ko sa inyo hurot. Amping-amping lang...
One of the main events of Araw ng Naga is the Mutya ng Naga beauty pageant, where I am an alumna, being an honorary crown-holder for 1996 and 2002. No pageants happened in those years because of some conflicts between the local government and the previous organizers but I was appointed as the representative to Bb. Congrassional in 1996 and in Mutya ng Sibugay in 2002... I wonder who won last night? The pageant pushed through eventhough the storm left the open ground muddy. Ugh!
Another event that I would always anticipate every Araw ng Naga is the "Horse Fight" in the plaza of Naga Central Elementary School. It fascinated me so much at my young age. Being a tomboy and all, I guess I was one of the few female audience of the said fight.
In addition to these activities, we also have the annual parade led by the high school drum and bugle corps where I am a lyrist alumna. It will be followed by a friendly competition among Drum and Bugle Bands from various schools. Now, I heard that they've incorporated street dancing, cheer dance and choral competitions in the said affair.
I forgot to ask my insider if there was a carnival which usually builds their tents near the gym (which was sadly down in ashes now).
Picturing the series of events in my mind, I remember many faces. The faces of the people who have created a certain impact in my life. Those people who have partly molded me into who I am now. I miss them. I miss the genuine camaraderie, the sincere concern and the love of a real family. Wish I could join them next year.
Masadyang Araw ng Naga ninyong tanan diha! Gimingaw na gayod ko sa inyo hurot. Amping-amping lang...
1 comment:
mingaw sad ko naga ba... nindut ayo imo post, lang. amping pirmi. ayaw kabalaka, makauli ra lagi ta ini. hehe...
*PROUD TO BE NAGANIAN*
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