Kalilangan Festival 2010 – Day 1 Highlights

The festivities for the 71st founding anniversary of General Santos City was already in full swing when our select group of Davao Bloggers arrived in GenSan before noon yesterday.

Angel, Brendel, Chattee, Dulce, Ria, and I were invited by festival director, Orman O. Manansala, to serve as judges for Lakan and Lakambini and the Search for Mindanao Queen of Festivals.

Lakan and Lakambini

Day 1 started with a fabulous lunch at Giacomino’s Pizza.

Giacomino's Combo Meal

After our judging chores, the girls went to Robinson’s Mall to catch the Havaianas fashion show. I, on the other hand, joined GenSan’s power duo, Avel and Orman, at the Oval Plaza for the Binibining GandangHari pageant. Heads up to the ladies reading: Never ever make the mistake of watching gay pageants… It’s not good for your self-esteem. Hehehe!

Binibining Gandang Hari

Dinner and afterparty was at Piyesta where Chattee went crazy with her camera. Check out her photos below.

Piyesta Dinner

What Happens in GenSan, Stays in GenSan!

Come back tomorrow for Day 2 Highlights.

Davao Bloggers, General Santos City, GenSan, Kalilangan Festival, Mindanao Festivals, Tuna Capital of the Philippines

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Lyle Santos has bachelor degrees in Psychology and Nursing. A nurse by profession, he is licensed in the State of Connecticut and in the Philippines. A recipient of the Globe Digital Tribe Award in the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards, Lyle served as the Logistics Officer of Davao Bloggers in 2010 and is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Avatar Media.

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#1 written by Ria Jose
about 1 year ago

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Great photos!
#2 written by anyabelle
about 1 year ago

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Can’t wait for Day 2
#3 written by lito
about 1 year ago

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nice photos…more exciting things to happen as the festival continues…..
#4 written by Faust
about 1 year ago

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huwaaw…
#5 written by orman
about 1 year ago

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just looking at the pictures nalingaw na ako… sabi nga ni lito… there’s more to come!
#6 written by donna mae
about 1 year ago

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love it!!! lingaw ever so much jud photos pa lang…

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