Busy Kalivungan Festival sked

COTABATO CITY - Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño Mendoza graced the opening of Kapagana Festival 2017 at Pikit Municipal Plaza, Pikit Cotabato on August 24, 2017 as part of the 103rd Foundation Anniversary of the Province of Cotabato/ 7th Kalivungan Festival.

According to the governor, in every Kalivungan, she is inspired to see that the festival includes the different tribes or ethnic groups and have a chance to be proud of their own culture through music and dances.

Kapagana festival includes “Sipa sa Manggis” a native Maguindanaoan game played by two groups using rattan strips to hit and untie a prize dangling from the tip of a bamboo pole, and Kulintangan Extravaganza played by some artistic and skillful muslim brethren to uphold their rich cultural heritage.

Meanwhile, the threeday 7th Mindanao Chess Open Championship closed Sunday at the Capitol Rooftop, Amas, Kidapawan City. SIDNEY NANINI/PGO