Kalilangan Street Dancing

Our street dancing competition depicts the Filipino culture and tradition relevant to the rich heritage of General Santos City.  This year's competition will emphasize on the concept of "Unity and Prosperity in Diversity and Peaceful Coexistence Amongst Different Culture".

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Pangalay (Dayang-Dayang)

Pangalay is a native dance of the Sulu archipelago. It is characterized by the graceful movement of the body, shoulder, hands, arms, legs and feet. It is now properly known in the region as Dayang-Dayang.

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Kalilangan

Kalilangan, derived from the Maguindanaon rootword “Kalilang”  means festival, feastivity or jubilee. It is a social gathering marked by exchanging of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and subordinates in varying tones. In a broader perspective, kalilang projects a po

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General Santos City at night

General Santos City lies at the southern part of the Philippines. It is located between 125°1? and 125°17? east longitude and between 5°58? and 6°20? north latitude. The city is southeast of Manila, southeast of Cebu and southwest of Davao. The municipalities of Alabel, Malungon and Maas

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Kalilangan 2012

Kalilangan 2012 will celebrate General Santos City’s 73rd foundation anniversary that recognizes the historical contribution of its pioneers and the rich tapestry of cultural heritage of its Tri-people. This year, the Local Government Unit of the city of General Santos in partnership with Mindan

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Festival Events

Kalilangan 2012 will focus more on the cultural diversity of General Santos City.  All festival events will have socio-cultur...

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Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony of Kalilangan 2012 will take place at the Oval Plaza on February 21, 2012, 6pm.  "Kasiyahan, Kultura, Kalilangan" Opening Prog...

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Festival Design & Concept

The Kalilangan as the carrier event of the foundation anniversary of the city in essence, is the celebration of the arrival of the first batchers led...

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Working Committee

The Local Government of General Santos City and Mindanao State University will jointly manage this year's Kalilangan Festival.  For your questions an...

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KALILANGAN ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOLIDAY DECLARATION:

Please be advised that FEBRUARY 27, 2012 (MONDAY) was declared as a SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY for the City of General Santos as it marks its 73rd Foundation Day Anniversary and the 23rd Kalilangan Festival of the City per Presidential Proclamation No. 331 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. by authority of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Simeon Benigno S. Aquino III.

1ST DAGAN SA KALILANGAN:

In celebration of General Santos City's Kalilangan,  the GenSan Run Club shall hold its 1st Dagan sa Kalilangan  in partnership with the General Santos City Police Office.  The Dagan sa Kalilangan  shall hold a 2KM, 3KM, 5KM, 10KM, 21KM categories open to all fit and able runners.

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Kalilangan Fest awarded Best Tourism Event of the Phils for 2011!

by Ma. Cora Tito (posted at www.gensantos.gov.ph)

Gensan made it again to the national recognition and awards during the 12th ATOP (Association of To urism Officers of the Philippines) National Convention last Oct 3-6, 2011 at the Villareal Stadium, Roxas City, Province of Capiz.

The Tourism Division staff composed of Gregory Dominic Velos, Dianne Kristine Acharon, Darlon Solana, Stewart Ang, Ma. Charina Salazar-Cruz, Shernie Limbo and Hosen Ngilay headed by Maria Cora C. Tito, proved that indeed Gensan events and celebrations are more than just competitive. “They are the unsung heroes behind these events who continuously labored to promote Gensan in the national tourism scene”, quipped Meriam L. Buguis, CEMCDO Department Head.

Hon. City Mayor Darlene Magnolia R. Antonino-Custodio sent delegates to the ATOP convention comprising Maria Cora C. Tito, the City’s Tourism Officer & ATOP’s National Vice President for Mindanao and Dr. Gregory Dominic S. Velos, Tourism Officer I- Gensan’s finalist to the Search for 2011’s Best Tourism Officer of the Philippines.

The Awarding Ceremonies of the ATOP -DOT’s Best Tourism Practices Awards happened last October 5, 2011, 6pm. Several Local Chief Executives, who were finalists attended the ceremonies to witness and received their awards.

 

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MSU at the helm of Kalilangan 2012

Mindanao State University will actively help the local government of General Santos City in managing Kalilangan 2012.  In a letter dated January 26, 2012 to all the business and educational establishments in the city, Mayor Darlene Antonino Custodio announced that the 73rd Foundation Anniversary of the City of General Santos and the 23rd Kalilangan Festival will be jointly handled and managed by the City Government of General Santos and the Mindanao State University through its Chancellor, Atty. Abdurrahman T. Canacan.  She also enjoined all the Generals  to support  and participate in all the activities of the festival.

The theme of this year's festival is "Convergence in Divergence Enriching Heritage,Bridging Cultures".  Mindanao State University  was tapped by the city mayor because of its strong advocacy to preserve the diverse culture and rich heritage of the region.

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Kalilangan 2012 now on Facebook/Twitter

Experience the Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City on-line! Check out the Official Kalilangan 2012 website at www.gensanexchange.com/kalilangan, FB accounts "Kalilangan Fest" and "Kalilangan Festival" and twitter account "Kalilangan2012”.

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ACLC College, SKC28 and Skeptron Biz supports Kalilangan

As part of its outreach program, ACLC College pledges its full support to ensure the success of Kalilangan 2012. The IT school also commits the resources of its local TV channel SKC28 and the advanced technical skills of its outsourcing company Skeptron Business Solutions.

 

The faculty, staff and students of ACLC College will help in the tabulation and audio-visual requirements of the festival.  It has deployed its Computer-Based Accounting students to head the tabulation team while its Computer Graphics and Animation  students to assist in the preparation of graphics designs and multi-media requirements of the festival.

The outsourcing division of the IT school, Skeptron Business Solutions will develop and manage the website of the festival.  The website is a dynamic website that will enable the Generals to interact, submit articles, photos and blogs.  This dynamic format aims to make the website more interactive and interesting as it will document the festival as it unfolds as well as be attuned to the sentiments of all festival guests and web visitors.

Finally, SKC28, the local TV channel of ACLC College will also help in the promotion and showcase of the Kalilangan Festival 2011.  Keep on watching SKC28 to get the latest updates and developments of Kalilangan 2011.

 

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Kalilangan This Week

Feb 18-23 Rodeo (City Hall Covered Court).

Feb 21 Opening Agri Fair (Oval Plaza - 4pm).

Feb 21 Opening Kalilagan 2012 (Oval Plaza - 6pm).

Feb 22 Tanghal Workshops. (MSU HS 10am-8pm)

Feb 22 Sayaw ng Lahi. (Ovall Stage-4pm)

Feb 22 HipHop Dance Contest. (KCC Convention-4pm)

Feb 22 Farmer's Night. (Oval Pavilion-6pm)

Feb 22 RGMA Singing for Peace in Mindanao Year II. (Oval Stagen-8pm)

Feb 22 Visual Artist Exhibit. (Oval Pavilion)

Feb 22-27 1st Gensan Kalilangan Aside Open Football. (Gensan Sports Center)

Feb 23 Unveiling of Gensan Museum. (Old City Hall-8am)

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Kalilangan 2011

What the world says about Kalilangan

“a showcase of a colorful parade of various dances and other forms of social activities and traditions.” Manila Bulletin, February 4, 2011

“a celebration of the arrival of the pioneers of General Santos City which was led by Gen. Paulino Santos and the warm welcome of the local residents mainly the Maguindanaoans and B'laans that created a harmonious relationship between them.” www.squidoo.com

“i love it its really colorful” by D. Pata Pata, March 3, 2010, www.demotix.com

“Kalilangan Festival depicts GenSan’s colorful history”. www.loqal.ph

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