The laid back town of Tantangan in the Province of South Cotabato recently burst into life as it celebrated the 6th Kulitangtang Festival.
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| Tantangan is a small but fast-growing town. It is dubbed as the "Pottery Capital of South Cotabato". |
Held from Januray 21-28, the people of Tantangan, from its 13 barangays as well as from neighboring towns and cities flocked to the town proper for various exciting activities which showcased the rich cultural heritage, talents, beauty, and unity, among others of the Tantangeños.
Among these are sports and trade events, job fair, talent competitions, bahay kubo competition, tribal day and many more.
The town has also named its new ambassador of goodwill through the Mutya ng Tantangan pageant won by Debbie Caspillo of Brgy. San Felipe.
The town has also named its new ambassador of goodwill through the Mutya ng Tantangan pageant won by Debbie Caspillo of Brgy. San Felipe.
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| Kulitangtang Festival is derived from a Maguindanaoan word "Kulitangtangan", which refers to the ringing of a bell during a gathering. |
The week-long Kulitangtang Festival was highlighted by a colorful street dancing competition which was won by the contingent from Tantangan Trade National High School, and the Kakanin Festival showcasing Tantangan's popular delicacy - the galapong or coconut rice cake.
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| Galapong is the popular delicacy in Tantangan, the only Ilocano-dominated town in South Cotabato. It is usually cooked in a clay pot lined with banana leaves and with ingredients that includes pilit na bigas, coconut milk, brown sugar, evaporated milk, chicken eggs and buko. |
There were also invited celebrities all the way from Manila who entertained locals and visitors alike namely Mark Herras, Luis Alandy, Joross Gamboa, Marco Gumabao, Onyok Velasco, Jordan Herrera, Matt Evans and Marco Alcaraz during the celebrity basketball friendship game last January 24; Mike Quinzon as guest judge during the Mutya ng Tantangan pageant; and Edgar Allan Guzman and Charlhone Petro during the culmination night and foam party on January 27.
A grand fireworks display capped this year's celebration of Kulitangtang Festival.
KULITANGTANG FESTIVAL 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
A grand fireworks display capped this year's celebration of Kulitangtang Festival.
KULITANGTANG FESTIVAL 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
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THE GRAND CHAMPION STREET DANCING and FIELD DEMO (video)Celebrating the 55th Foundation Anniversary and 6th Kulitangtang Festival 2016 Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato - "NARANIAG NA TANTANGAN" paaakkkkk !!! :) <3 (January 27, 2016)#KulitangtangFestival2016#TantanganSouthCotabato#StreetDancing#FieldDemoPresentation#MobileVideoShoot#TheGrandChampion#TNTHSFinal Result 3rd Runner Up - Tantangan Natl HS2nd Runner Up - New Lambunao Integrated HS1st Runner - Bukas Pait Natl HSChampion - Tantangan National Trade HSLLyn B. Aoreugif Inhyu Song Rosemary Pilar Cuaresma Timee G. Torres-Gonzales Taga TANTANGAN ka kung? Ciudad Sang Koronadal Tacurong Sultan Kudarat Leopard Lecoboan Francis Cerbo Jm Lavega Elvis Baroque Rococo Charles Steven Smith Emem Madrigal Jay Rio Rafael Zoey Mel Jace Rain Fernandez
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