109th Baguio day highlights culture of creativity
THE 109TH Charter Day Anniversary celebration of Baguio City this September will focus on culture of creativity in cognizance of the City’s designation as a Creative City in the field of Crafts and Folk Art by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Mayor Mauricio Domogan said this year’s chosen theme, “Celebrating and Moving Beyond 109 through Culture of Creativity” is timely to highlight the City’s latest feat as the first Philippine city to make it to the prestigious creative circle.
Councilor Elmer Datuin who heads the preparations with City Administrator Carlos Canilao said various activities are being prepared for the whole month of September for the celebration.
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Caesar Dulay, a Baguio boy, will be the guest speaker in the traditional program Sept. 1 at the Baguio City National High School gymnasium.
The program will be highlighted by the awarding of the top 10 outstanding citizens chosen by the Society of Outstanding Citizens of Baguio (SOCOB) whose names will be announced by the mayor on August 30.
A colorful parade to feature tableau presentations to showcase the city’s evolution will be staged after the program.
Traditional activities include the Miss, Mr. and Little Miss Baguio pageants, the Baguio Day health fair and job fair, concerts, cultural shows and various sports events.
Datuin said a fiveday arts and crafts fair is being prepared to feature the arts and crafts products of small and medium arts enterprises possibly at the Malcolm Square.
Senior Tourism Operations Officer Jose Maria Rivera said activities lined up include the “Laban ng Lahi” 2018 Baguio City /Cordillera Administrative Region Qualifying Leg on Aug. 25 at the Baguio Athletic Bowl; “Astig Ako… Go lang nang Go!!!” Luzonwide Hiphop Dance Cmpetition fora-Cause, Aug. 26 at the Easter College Gymnasium; One Baguio Festival 2018, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at Scout Barrio;
Eigasai 2018 Japanese Film Festival, Aug. 31 and Sept. 9 at the St. Louis University CCA; Hobby Exposure Convention Baguio
’18, Sept. 1 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at thePFVR Gym; 1st Pugsat-Anges Highland Challenge, Sept. 1, 8 a.m. at Lake Drive; Baguio Day Afternoon Mass, Sept. 1 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Atonement; SHAYONNEY: The Baguio Day Fashion Show 2018, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. at the City Lights Hotel;
Red Cross-Grab-Alpha Phi Omega Blood Donation Drive and Free Medical Mission, Sept. 1 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the People’s Park; Red Cross BaguioAbanao Square-Rotary Club of Baguio Clood Donation Drive and Free Medical Mission Sept. 1, 8 a.m. at the Abanao Square; SM Baguio Charter Day Sale, Sept. 1-2; Milo Olympics opening Sept. 7 at the Baguio Athletic Bowl; Baguio Day Zayaw Pilipinas, Sept. 8, 2-6 p.m. PFVR Gym; Eigasai Japanese Film Festival, Sept. 10, UP Baguio ;
Milo Olympics, Sept. 7-9, Baguio Ahtletic Bowl; Batang Pinoy 2018 National National Championship, Sept. 15-29, Baguio Athletic Bowl; Batang Pinoy Karatedo National Championship, Sept. 17-21, SM Baguio; Family Zumba, Sept. 21, 4-5 p.m., Baguio City Hall; Mass Wedding, Sept. 22, SM Baguio Event Center;
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio, Sept. 22-23, SM Baguio; Ms. Baguio Pre-Pageant, Sept. 23, Baguio City Hall Multi-Purpose Hall; Outreach Week, Sept. 24-29, SLU Lobby; Ms. Baguio Fashion Show and Grand Coronation Night, Sept. 29 4-8 p.m., Baguio City Hall; Mr. Baguio, Sept. 29, St. Vincent Gym; Little Miss Bguio 2018, Sept. 29, Abanao Square Rooftop; Baguio Day Job Fair, Sept. 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., BCNHS Gym; Family Fun Run, Sept. 29, 5:30 a.m., Lake Drive; and 2018 Baguio Day “Crib of Speed” Oct. 20-21, Baguio Athletic Bowl.