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Cry of Jelicuon – Reenactment of History

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CRY OF JELICUON FESTIVAL

Photo from: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2011/10/cry-of-jelicuon-special-day-to-discover.html

The 115^th anniversary celebration of Cry of Jelicuon in the said town became successful, meaningful and colorful as four competing groups representing the New Lucena National Comprehensive High School, New Lucena National High School, Bololacao National High School and Jelicuon-Cabugao National High School showcased the rich history of their town through a reenactment of the First Cry of Revolution happened more than a century ago.

Each group flabbergasted the hundreds of people who witnessed the Re-Enactment Contest at the municipal auditorium of the said town.

Every 25^th of October, New Lucena commemorates the heroic acts of General Martin Delgado who led the battle for independence against the Spanish forces.

The week-long celebration paved way for all not just the people of New Lucena to know the most significant events in the said town. Read More: http://www.iloilometropolitantimes.com/the-115-cry-of-jelicuon-a-reset-of-time-back-to-a-year-of-pain-and-victory/

Photo from: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2011/10/cry-of-jelicuon-special-day-to-discover.html

The town of New Lucena in the province of Iloilo reset the time back to 1898, a painful and momentous year for Ilonggos. They endured pain in the hands of Spaniards, until the heroism reigned in their hearts and decide to revolt against the Spanish Government. They gave up their lives for our independence.

The 115^th anniversary celebration of Cry of Jelicuon in the said town became successful, meaningful and colorful as four competing groups representing the New Lucena National Comprehensive High School, New Lucena National High School, Bololacao National High School and Jelicuon-Cabugao National High School showcased the rich history of their town through a reenactment of the First Cry of Revolution happened more than a century ago. Read More: http://www.iloilometropolitantimes.com/the-115-cry-of-jelicuon-a-reset-of-time-back-to-a-year-of-pain-and-victory/

Photo from: http://www.iloilometropolitantimes.com/the-115-cry-of-jelicuon-a-reset-of-time-back-to-a-year-of-pain-and-victory/

The people of New Lucena will celebrate freedom as they reenact through a highly-choreographed drama the First Cry of Revolution that took place 113 years ago in Barrio Hilicuon, New Lucena through the Cry of Jelicuon Festival on October 25, 2011 at 9 a.m.

Considered to be one of the more promising festivals in the province of Iloilo, the Cry of Jelicuon commemorates the historic undertaking of our Ilonggo revolucionarios, led by General Martin Delgado and his company of voluntaries who swore the price of their lives to revolt against the Spanish government. Read More: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2011/10/cry-of-jelicuon-special-day-to-discover.html

Photo from: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2011/10/cry-of-jelicuon-special-day-to-discover.html