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KALIVUNGAN FESTIVAL

Photo from: http://makilala.gov.ph/pgcot-opens-registration-for-kalivungan-festival-2015-street-dancing-and-showdown-competition-by-jimmy-sta-cruz-pgo-media-center/

 

Kalivungan, a Maenuvu word which signifies “Get-together” or “festival is presently formally received as the merriment title for the yearly establishing commemoration of the Province of Cotabato. It is a weeklong festival featuring social introduction, ethnic moves, customs, music and local amusements displaying the one of a kind societies and conventions of Cotabateños. An excellent Festival loaded with fun and energizing exercises, devour of plenitude and thanksgiving that supports and guarantees dynamic investment and inclusion surprisingly from the distinctive divisions of society, in this manner reinforces the dedication towards culture amicability, peace and advancement, manage solidarity and unity. Read More: https://www.hellotravel.com/events/kalivungan-festival

 

Photo from: https://indencioseyes.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/kalivungan-festival-by-dennis-natividad-%C2%B7-365-project/

 

The long week celebration of Kalivungan Festival of North Cotabato province ended a very successful celebration were attended a thousand tourists coming from different various municipalities and nearby provinces.

The said Kalivungan Festival, a maenuvu word which means “gathering” highlighting cultural presentation, ethnic dances, rituals, native music and games in connection the unique cultures and tradition  and it was adopted as the festivity title celebration for the yearly founding anniversary celebration of North Cotabato province.  Read More: http://dredlinenews.blogspot.com/2018/09/north-cotabato-kalivungan-festival.html

 

Photo from: https://httpkalivunganfestival.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/kalivungan-festival/

 

The rich tri-people culture and the allure of nature come together as Cotabato Province celebrates the colorful Kalivungan Festival from Aug. 24 to Sept. 1 in observance of its 98th Founding Anniversary.

Coined from the Manobo word which means “gathering”, the fete is a weeklong celebration showcasing its ethnic music and dance, rituals, and way of life.

A major highlight of the festivity is the Kavurunan Festival set on Aug. 25-27 in Antipas town which brings to the fore the 13 indigenous peoples (IP) tribes namely: Teduray, Manobo, Tagabawa, Igorot, B’laan, Matigsalog, Ilianen, Kirintiken, Tinananon, and Aromanen.

An Aromanen-Manobo term for “gathering”, Kavurunan was incorporated in the provincial events to recognize the contribution of IPs in the economic development and peace efforts in Cotabato.

Exotic tribal music will echo at the Kulentangan Extravaganza on Aug. 27 at the Pikit Municipal Plaza which will display the musical artistry of Muslims and lumads through the “kulintang” brass percussion instrument.

Merry-making reaches fever-pitch at the Street Dancing Showdown on Sept. 1 at the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Amas, Kidapawan City where municipal contingents will render contemporary interpretations of traditional Muslim and “lumad” tribal dances.  Read More: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/kalivungan-festival-showcases-culture-nature-093804638.html

 

 

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Photo from:  http://www.ndbcnews.com.ph/news/all-set-north-cotabato-kalivungan-festival

 

Photo from: http://explorecotabato.blogspot.com/2013/02/kalivungan-festival.html?m=1

 

Photo from: https://www.mindanews.com/photo-of-the-day/2011/09/kalivungan-festival-showdown/

 

Photo from:  https://indencioseyes.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/kalivungan-festival-aliwan-fiesta-2014-by-dennis-natividad-%C2%B7-365-project/

 

Photo from:  https://www.sunstar.com.ph/tags/Kalivungan%20Festival

 

Photo from:   https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonrobiso/14003680507

 

Photo from: https://www.mindanews.com/photo-of-the-day/2012/09/kalivungan-festival-2012/

 

Photo from:   http://cotabatoprov.gov.ph/2019/08/24/837/

 

Photo from: https://durianburg.com/2018/09/02/mayor-sara-lauds-cotabatenos-for-unity-in-kalivungan-fest/

 

 

Photos below from:

http://bacongco.com/photojournalism/kalivungan-festival-2016-street-dancing/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

North Cotabato is Under the SOCCSKSARGEN Region

Where is North Cotabato and How to Get There

Come, Visit and Discover North Cotabato

Popular Tourist Spots in North Cotabato

Colorful Festivals in North Cotabato

How to Have Fun in North Cotabato

North Cotabato Photo Gallery

North Cotabato Video Collection

 

 

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