Fernandino culture highlight of Pyestang Fernandino 2018

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— The Local Government of San Fernando through its City Tourism Office has lined-up various activities and programs that aim to promote the city’s rich culture and tradition anchored on the theme “Pyestang Fernandino Pagmasusian, Kulturang Kapampangan Pakamalan.”

Different activities are all set up for the said celebration including Fernandino Farmers’Week on May 15 to 18, Mutya at Lakan ning San Fernando swimsuit competition and press presentation on May 16, and unveiling of Metropolitan Cathedral city marker on May 17 as part of the promotion of the city’s heritage.

Meanwhile, the best of Fernandino crafts and products will showcase on Pyestang Fernandino Mega-Sale which will be held on May 17 to 31 followed by Pyestang Fernandino Trade Fair and Diskwento Caravan on May 21-26 and Pyestang Fernandino Tiangge on May 21 to 30 wherein everyone may enjoy all kinds of merchandise at cheap prices.

The city will also host the National Heritage Month Celebration on May 18 to 19 with various activities such as; Heritage Open House, Kalesa Tours, Special Screening of Ari- My Life with a King and Heritage Tour on the Works of Fernando H. Ocampo-Arkitekto ning Balen.

On May 19, the candidates for the Little Miss Fernandina and Mutya at Lakan ning San Fernando 2018 will join the Flores de Mayo which will be held on May 19. This year’s Flores De Mayo will be led by Binibining PilipinasMiss Universe Catriona Gray to be followed by Mr. Body Builder Competition.

A seminar on the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines will be conducted on May 22 while the Little Miss Fernandina pre-pageant competition will take place on May 21, the Mutya at Lakan ning San Fernando pre-pageant on May 24 and Miss Gay Fernandina pre-pageant and coronation night on May 25.

For sports enthusiasts, the Inter-Barangay Basketball/ Volleyball championship will be on May 26 while the opening of Ultimate Fernandino Frisbee will be on June 2.

Cheer up for your favorite candidate during the Little Miss Fernandina coronation night on May 26 and Mutya at Lakan ning San Fernando coronation night on May 29.

The Pyestang Fernandino Off-Road Challenge and JCI San Fernando Cabalen motor show will be on May 26 to 27 while the first ever “The Heritage Café Bubble Fun Run” happens on May 27. The city will also hold El Circulo Fernandino on the same day.

Join the Pyestang Fernandino Cultural Dance and Singing Competition on May 28. The city will also commemorate the National Flag Day on the same day and Brigada Eskwela will take place also.

The City Government of San Fernando will offer a thanksgiving mass for all the city’s accomplishments and blessings on May 30 followed by the unveiling of Fernando Hizon Ocampo Monument.

The celebration of Pyestang Fernandino 2018 will be filled with laughter and joy as the City Government of San Fernando will host “Pyestang Fernandino Variety Show” on May 30 and SB Music Academy’s “Simply the Best Season 8” on May 31.

The said celebration will culminate on June 12 for the 120th Philippine Independence Day Civic Military Parade.— CSF-CIO