Our Kalilangan Festival experience in the City of Generals was reaching its climax when Orman and Avel brought us to Marasa Grill, one of GenSan’s gastronomic pride. The place is owned and managed by Orman’s good friend, Ms. Kring Macion.

GenSan bloggers Sheng Dumalay and Ate Jinky Borela were also around along with their respective husbands, Ric and Kuya Arnel. They had in tow, travel bloggers from Manila led by dong ho.

Just like in the previous days… our day started with food, food, and more food. :-D

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Marasa Grill's Tuna Sashimi

Generously served before us was Marasa Grill’s best offerings which included the Tuna Sashimi, Tinolang Imbao, Grilled Tuna Belly, Grilled Panga, Fresh Eggplant Salad in Coconut Milk, Pinaputok na Tilapia, and Grilled Pork Chop among others.

And yet again, we dove in like there was no tomorrow. Sensing a pattern? ;-)

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Marasa Grill's Hot-off-the-Grill Tuna

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Lunch at Marasa Grill

After thanking Ms. Kring Macion for the savory lunch, our group headed to Pioneer Avenue to catch the Street Dancing Competition.

When we arrived, the event was just getting underway but everyone’s excitement was very palpable. Despite the blistering heat, the crowds, both locals and visitors, showed up in droves and filled the streets.

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Kalilangan 2010 Street Dancing. Photo by Ariel Marco Oclarit.

Kalilangan Festival 2010 Street Dancing Competition. Photo by Chattee Lara.

And the contingents didn’t disappoint. They danced to their hearts content in their colorful attires with their respective musical ensemble pumping out beats that reverberated in every corner of GenSan’s historic Pioneer Avenue.

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Kalilangan 2010 Street Dancing

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Kalilangan 2010 Street Dancing

The pomp and pageantry culminated at the Oval Plaza where different contingents performed their respective interpretation of this year’s festival theme: “Honoring the Past, Understanding the Present, and Embracing the Future.”

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Kalilangan Festival 2010 Street Dancing Competition

Kalilangan Festival 2010. Photo by Chattee Lara.

Just as grand as it opened, this year’s festivities closed in style with a spectacular fireworks display that was a sight to behold. Cheers to GenSan and Happy 71st Anniversary to all the Generals!

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Kalilangan Festival 2010 Fireworks

My warmest congratulations to Kalilangan 2010 Festival Director, Orman O. Manansala, for a job well done. You and the Generals rock! Special thanks to Mayor Pedro B. Acharon, Avel Manansala and the City Government of GenSan for the unrivaled hospitality.

Until next time, Magandang GenSan! :-D