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Sarung Banggi Festival Honors a Classic Song of Bicol

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A fun-filled summer activity in Sto. Domingo, Albay held every May 19-27 to immortalize the song Sarung Banggi and pay tribute to its composer Potenciano Gregorio. It showcases a variety of cultural and religious activities, food and sports fest, Beauty Search, folksong fest, agro-industrial fair and many more.

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Office of the Mayor
Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel. No. (052) 487-1519

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Sarung Banggi Festival is known for the annual Parade of the Dancing Lights where every barangay showcases impressive interpretation of the song, Sarung Banggi. Contingents parade their dazzling cultural presentations along with their Spanish era portrayed costumes downtown after twilight. Thousands of tourists visit Sto. Domingo to witness this one of a kind event. For sure all the resorts and accommodations in the town will be fully booked so reserve your own as early as possible.

Flaunting the pride of Bicolana’s beauty, the search for the Sarung Banggi Festival Queen is back! Be amazed by the remarkable production and witness as we crown the Queen of Sarung Banggi. Another main event is set as the Potenciano wanna-be composers compete in the song festival! Read More: https://sarungbanggifestival.wordpress.com/2017/01/12/sarung-banggi-festival-schedule-of-activities/

SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL

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Held annually every May 18-25, Sarung Banggi is a fun-filled eight-day summer festivity immortalizing the timeless love song Sarung Banggi, and a tribute to its composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio. The Sarung Banggi festival showcases a variety of cultural and religious activities. The entire colorful performance is shown at nighttime when the street parade routes are brightly lighted with large torches. The whole town becomes a true picture of rural life with the multitude of people occupying the streets to watch and join the nighttime merriment. Read more: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/sarung-banggi-festival

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