By Lily Gut March 9, 2023 Governor Ramil Hernandez and his wife, Laguna 2nd District Representative and chairperson of the Love Laguna Campa...
March 9, 2023
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| Governor Ramil Hernandez and his wife, Laguna 2nd District Representative and chairperson of the Love Laguna Campaign Ruth Hernandez and provincial administrator Atty. Dulce Rebanal. (Photo from Maine Odong, PIA-4A) |
CALAMABA CITY , Laguna - The Mother of Harvest Festivals, also known as the "Anilag Festival," will return this month to celebrate the province's bountiful harvest, rich culture, and its people's talents and skills with this year's.
Provincial officials, led by Governor Ramil Hernandez and his wife, Laguna 2nd District Representative and chairperson of the Love Laguna Campaign Ruth Hernandez, promise that this year's festival will be more meaningful, with new programs and activities to reinvigorate Laguna.
He stated that the provincial government hopes that Anilag will benefit in the recovery of the tourism industry as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) after the pandemic.
Tourism officer Pamela Jane Baun and provincial administrator Atty. Dulce Rebanal formally announced the festival to the national and local media on Wednesday at the Provincial Capitol extension office in Calamba City, with the inviting theme " Makisaya at Makiisa sa Masiglang Laguna" the public to visit Laguna from March 11 to March 18 to witness the province's proud product lines and culture in every town and city.
"The festival contributes to Laguna's beauty and uniqueness. Bringing together Lagunense of all ages to celebrate that festival helps to unite us as a society. People of all ethnicities and cultures enrich the cultural fabric of our region," officials said.
This year’s festival has one-day pillar events that offer great opportunities to celebrate the breadth and depth of the cultural landscapes across the province.
Aside from the booth competition, 12 local government units (LGUs) will compete in the float competition, and 10 street dance groups will contend in the dance battle. During the week-long celebration, various new activities will be featured, including Hot Air Balloon Exhibition, Music Festival, Mr. and Mrs. Laguna 2023, Laguna Gay Queen and Lesbian King, Mr. and Mrs. Laguna, Anilag Got Talent, Laguna Fashion Designer's & Hair and Make-up Competition, Enchanted Kingdom Magical Show, Carshow and Motorshow, Cat and Dog Show and Fun Match Competition and many more others.
The "Anilag Festival" will also highlight the skill and creativity of famous Lumban "barong" embroiderers, Paete "taka" (papier maché) creators, and other artisans who contribute to Laguna's rich heritage, culture, and colorful past.
Famous in Laguna are the famous buko pie, tasty puto, espasol, uraro, salted eggs, kinulob na itik, bulalo, kesong puti, and the local makapuno bibingka.
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