All systems go for Lang-ay Festival
Apart from the summer heat, another reason to travel to the Mt. Province is the festivity.
The week-long Lang-ay Festival kicking off on April 7 is expected to attract tourists despite the suspension of direct bus trips from Manila. The suspension came out after a bus from the Mt. Province bound for Manila fell off a ravine in February killing 15 people.
According to Mt. Province Governor Leonard Mayaen, all of the usual activities presented during previous celebrations would still be seen this year.
He disproved claims that the provincial government excluded street dancing and other usual performances because of financial constraints.
Mayaen also said that he talked to the business sector about his plan to have separate dates for the Lang-ay Festival and the Mt. Province’s Foundation Day.
This, according to him, would give better impact to the “economic gain=s of the business sector without one overshadowing the other special event.”
Moreover, Mayaen bared the idea of letting the private sector handle the festival with full authority. The necessary funds, however, will come from the provincial government.
Lang-ay is a native word which means “sharing.” The festival showcases the living tradition of the people of Mt. Province to celebrate festivities, share happiness, foster family solidarity and hospitality, and nurture friendship—all with a toast of home-brewed wine.
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