‘Lumad’ members wave Pinoy flag in Asian Festival
CEBU, Philippines - Members of Cebu’s “Lumad Basakanon” are representing the country in the Asian Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.
“Ang Lumad Basakanon is now in Indonesia, representing the Philippines sa Asian Pacific Festival,” confirmed George Rama, barangay captain of Basak, San Nicolas.
The group represented the barangay in the Sinulog Festival.
Rama said the group sent 15 dancers to perform the Sinulog Festival of Cebu. The dancers flew to Indonesia last Wednesday with all expenses paid for by the Indonesian government.
“Dili nako mahibong ana kay permi naman na (invitations from other places). Sila gyod ang gikuha sa kadaghang contingents sa Philippines, ang Sinulog contingent nga Lumad Basakanon gyod ilang gipili nga moadto,” Rama said proudly.
Last April 26, the group claimed yet again the championship trophy for street dancing at the Aliwan Festival, besting 17 other contingents from across the Philippines.
“Didto na sad na sila sa Carmen, Toledo, Cabanatuan, Tacloban, unya karon, Indonesia,” Rama said.
He disclosed that the group also received an invitation to perform in Singapore this November but has yet to make a decision, considering that the fourth quarter is when it practices for the Sinulog in January.
“Nahadlok na nuon ko nga basig dili na nuon mi kaapil sa Sinuog, basin og i-guest nalang mi, pero okay rapod namo nga ihalad sa Sto. Niño, basta palargahon rapod mi next year sa Aliwan para maka-defend sa among title,” Rama said.
In the recent Sinulog, the Lumad Basakanon earned the grand prizes in the Free Interpretation Category and the Street Dancing Category, respectively. — /JMO (FREEMAN)
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