Festivals Festival Festival....
2009 a busy year for the Generals especially for the city itself, hosting different kinds of events this year, and home of four Festivals for the whole year making every year a special one for the generals heralding its path to be more determined and productive in spite of the global financial crisis happens all around the world. For foreign and local tourist a like flock to the city spending quality time, partying with their friends and loveones, Businessmen also sees possible prospects for their business location or expansion in Mindanao.
As what Gensan known for its generosity by the inhabitants and the festivities happened every year invited tourist to gather here to join successful events that only the Generals known to cater.
One of those festival is the "Kalilangan Festival" considered as one of the prime festival of the city happens every month of February Kalilangan literally means of gathering of tribes and inhabitants uniting to come up with festivity. It is also a commemoration of the Foundation Anniversary of the city. Originally a One week affair but as of 2009 it started on the Valentines Day February 14- 27. Showcasing livestock display by numerous 26 Baranggays of the city and home grown talents of the city in music, pageantry, dance competition and activities that will unite the generals as one regardless of tribes and religion.
On the other hand the "Yaman Gensan" Festival happens every Month of June 23- July23, also dubbed as YAbong MAliliit na Negosyo ng General Santos. The said event focused on showcasing different products and services that General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprises has to offer a yearly awaited celebration honoring top of the City's SME's achiever of the year. The City’s Local Government and Businessmen hosted entrepreneurship seminars for the young and starting entrepreneur engaging in seminars forums and trainings to enable them in harnessing their ability to improve their business capabilities and abilities.
Meanwhile all eyes and mouth awaits the most admiring Tuna Festival which dubbed as the only Tuna Festival in the whole world celebrated during the charter Anniversary of the city this festival is a week long celebration started August 28- September 05 as the city prepares for the celebration. GenSan known as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines , one of the Prime Producer of High Grade Tuna for exports to other regions in the world like Japan, United States, and Europe.
The festival organizer is keen in presenting different event from fluvial parade to sports, culinary arts competition, focusing Tuna could be cook on many special dishes. Forums and Seminars focusing on production and issues concerning Tuna catch and other Tuna related products also held as one of the prime event is the Awards Night for the Outstanding Fisherman of the City. Pageants, fair and other exciting events and foods presented for the delight of the residents, local and foreign tourist who flocked to the city to enjoy party and celebrate for the abundance of nature’s bounty by one of the best festival in the country could offer.
2009 a busy year for the Generals especially for the city itself, hosting different kinds of events this year, and home of four Festivals for the whole year making every year a special one for the generals heralding its path to be more determined and productive in spite of the global financial crisis happens all around the world. For foreign and local tourist a like flock to the city spending quality time, partying with their friends and loveones, Businessmen also sees possible prospects for their business location or expansion in Mindanao.
As what Gensan known for its generosity by the inhabitants and the festivities happened every year invited tourist to gather here to join successful events that only the Generals known to cater.
One of those festival is the "Kalilangan Festival" considered as one of the prime festival of the city happens every month of February Kalilangan literally means of gathering of tribes and inhabitants uniting to come up with festivity. It is also a commemoration of the Foundation Anniversary of the city. Originally a One week affair but as of 2009 it started on the Valentines Day February 14- 27. Showcasing livestock display by numerous 26 Baranggays of the city and home grown talents of the city in music, pageantry, dance competition and activities that will unite the generals as one regardless of tribes and religion.
On the other hand the "Yaman Gensan" Festival happens every Month of June 23- July23, also dubbed as YAbong MAliliit na Negosyo ng General Santos. The said event focused on showcasing different products and services that General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprises has to offer a yearly awaited celebration honoring top of the City's SME's achiever of the year. The City’s Local Government and Businessmen hosted entrepreneurship seminars for the young and starting entrepreneur engaging in seminars forums and trainings to enable them in harnessing their ability to improve their business capabilities and abilities.
Meanwhile all eyes and mouth awaits the most admiring Tuna Festival which dubbed as the only Tuna Festival in the whole world celebrated during the charter Anniversary of the city this festival is a week long celebration started August 28- September 05 as the city prepares for the celebration. GenSan known as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines , one of the Prime Producer of High Grade Tuna for exports to other regions in the world like Japan, United States, and Europe.
The festival organizer is keen in presenting different event from fluvial parade to sports, culinary arts competition, focusing Tuna could be cook on many special dishes. Forums and Seminars focusing on production and issues concerning Tuna catch and other Tuna related products also held as one of the prime event is the Awards Night for the Outstanding Fisherman of the City. Pageants, fair and other exciting events and foods presented for the delight of the residents, local and foreign tourist who flocked to the city to enjoy party and celebrate for the abundance of nature’s bounty by one of the best festival in the country could offer.
For the Upcoming Tuna Celebration here are the Calendar of activities organized by the city's Tuna Council, LGU's, Companies and Media Stations in the city.
Date: Activites
Pre Festival Activities
August 21, 2009- Fish Dance Eliminations
August 22, 2009- Miss Gensan Screening
August 23, 2009- Body Fest Screening
August 28-30, 2009- Tuna Congress
Continuing Activities
Aug. 15-Sept. 08- Tuna Fiesta Carnival
Aug. 22-Sept. 08- Tinda-tinda sa GTX
Aug. 22-Sept. 08- Tuna Food Plaza
Aug. 28-Sept. 05- SMB Barkada Zone
September 1-2- SRC Jobs Fair
August 28, 2009 Venue: Inclusive Hour
Friday
Tuna Congress (Day 1) – Lagao Gym (8am)
Body Fest Pre-Judging – Andrea Ticia (7pm)
August 29, 2009
Saturday
Tuna Congress (Day 2) – Lagao Gym (8am)
National Skim Boarding Competition (Day 1) – Queen Tuna Park (9am)
Culinary Expo Experience (Day 1) – Gaisano Atrium (10am)
Miss Gensan Talent Night – Gaisano Atrium (3pm)
August 30, 2009
Sunday
Cross Country Mountain Bike Challenge – Tambler, Espina (6am)
National Skim Boarding Competition (Day 2) – Queen Tuna Park (9am)
Culinary Expo Experience (Day 2) – Gaisano Atrium (10am)
Fashion Extravaganza – Gaisano Atrium (3pm)
August 31, 2009
Monday
Flag Raising Ceremonies – Covered Court (8am)
Culinary Expo Experience (Day 3) – Gaisano Atrium (10am)
2nd Fish Dance Eliminations – Gaisano (2pm)
Grand Ceremonial Opening – Oval Stage (5pm)
Splash in the Sky- Oval Stage (7pm)
Disco sa GTX – Oval Stage (8pm)
September 1, 2009
Tuesday
Cheer Dance Competition – Lagao Gym (1pm)
Fish Dance Finals – Covered Court (6pm)
Ginang Bariles Pageant – Oval Plaza Stage (7pm)
September 2, 2009
Wednesday
Grand Fish Fest sa Fish Port – Fish Port (8am)
Tuna Pop Song Writing Finals – Oval Stage (7pm)
Sayaw Sa Baybay (Kids Edition) – Covered Court (7pm)
September 3, 2009
Thursday
Almusal Alay sa Kapwa – Covered Court (8am)
Tunafest HRM Skills Olympics – KCC CC (9am)
Body Fest Modeling Finals – Gaisano (4pm)
Sound System Rumble – Oval Stage (7pm)
Centerpoint Rocks GTX – Covered Court (7pm)
September 4, 2009
Friday
Miss Gensan Pageant – Gaisano (4pm)
Pop Star Kids Finals – Oval Stage (7pm)
Praize Xtrm Finals – Covered Court (7pm)
Sashimi Night – Le Jardin Arnevel’s (7pm)
Splash Party @ Family Country Hotel – Andrea Ticia (7pm)
Street Party – EARH Grounds (8pm)
September 5, 2009
Saturday Afternoon
Float Light Parade – Pioneer Avenue (3pm)
GTX Mardi Gras – Pioneer Avenue (3pm)
Coke’s Open Happiness Zone – Covered Court (3pm)
Kapuso Mall Tour – KCC (3pm)
August 23, 2009- Body Fest Screening
August 28-30, 2009- Tuna Congress
Continuing Activities
Aug. 15-Sept. 08- Tuna Fiesta Carnival
Aug. 22-Sept. 08- Tinda-tinda sa GTX
Aug. 22-Sept. 08- Tuna Food Plaza
Aug. 28-Sept. 05- SMB Barkada Zone
September 1-2- SRC Jobs Fair
August 28, 2009 Venue: Inclusive Hour
Friday
Tuna Congress (Day 1) – Lagao Gym (8am)
Body Fest Pre-Judging – Andrea Ticia (7pm)
August 29, 2009
Saturday
Tuna Congress (Day 2) – Lagao Gym (8am)
National Skim Boarding Competition (Day 1) – Queen Tuna Park (9am)
Culinary Expo Experience (Day 1) – Gaisano Atrium (10am)
Miss Gensan Talent Night – Gaisano Atrium (3pm)
August 30, 2009
Sunday
Cross Country Mountain Bike Challenge – Tambler, Espina (6am)
National Skim Boarding Competition (Day 2) – Queen Tuna Park (9am)
Culinary Expo Experience (Day 2) – Gaisano Atrium (10am)
Fashion Extravaganza – Gaisano Atrium (3pm)
August 31, 2009
Monday
Flag Raising Ceremonies – Covered Court (8am)
Culinary Expo Experience (Day 3) – Gaisano Atrium (10am)
2nd Fish Dance Eliminations – Gaisano (2pm)
Grand Ceremonial Opening – Oval Stage (5pm)
Splash in the Sky- Oval Stage (7pm)
Disco sa GTX – Oval Stage (8pm)
September 1, 2009
Tuesday
Cheer Dance Competition – Lagao Gym (1pm)
Fish Dance Finals – Covered Court (6pm)
Ginang Bariles Pageant – Oval Plaza Stage (7pm)
September 2, 2009
Wednesday
Grand Fish Fest sa Fish Port – Fish Port (8am)
Tuna Pop Song Writing Finals – Oval Stage (7pm)
Sayaw Sa Baybay (Kids Edition) – Covered Court (7pm)
September 3, 2009
Thursday
Almusal Alay sa Kapwa – Covered Court (8am)
Tunafest HRM Skills Olympics – KCC CC (9am)
Body Fest Modeling Finals – Gaisano (4pm)
Sound System Rumble – Oval Stage (7pm)
Centerpoint Rocks GTX – Covered Court (7pm)
September 4, 2009
Friday
Miss Gensan Pageant – Gaisano (4pm)
Pop Star Kids Finals – Oval Stage (7pm)
Praize Xtrm Finals – Covered Court (7pm)
Sashimi Night – Le Jardin Arnevel’s (7pm)
Splash Party @ Family Country Hotel – Andrea Ticia (7pm)
Street Party – EARH Grounds (8pm)
September 5, 2009
Saturday Afternoon
Float Light Parade – Pioneer Avenue (3pm)
GTX Mardi Gras – Pioneer Avenue (3pm)
Coke’s Open Happiness Zone – Covered Court (3pm)
Kapuso Mall Tour – KCC (3pm)
September 5, 2009
Saturday Evening onwards
GTX Mardi Gras – Oval Grounds
Float Light Parade – Oval Grounds
41st Charter Anniversary Program – Oval Stage
Best of Gensan Show
Karagatan Awards
Splash in the Sky
Disco sa GTX
Street Party Redux – EARH Grounds
Lastly the “Pasko Sa Gensan” festival happens every 5th day of December, a month long celebration showcasing enchanted kingdoms, pavilions and other Christmas decorations for the enchantment of the children, teens and adults for the Christmas Season. It also stage different competitions one of which is the much awaited Drum and Lyre Parade Competition by different Elementary, High and Colleges schools in the city.
Come to the City and Enjoy the Scenery that only General Santos could give... Be one of the people who celebrate and party and be a tourist ... Join us... and let’s have fun.
Come to the City and Enjoy the Scenery that only General Santos could give... Be one of the people who celebrate and party and be a tourist ... Join us... and let’s have fun.
Written by: Adrian P. Aniban
e-mail: rainbreakerman@yahoo.com
contact no: +639192091654
Source for the Tuna Festival 2009 Schedule:
