Kalilang
sa Ranao Festival 2013
In collaboration
and coordination with the Local Government Unit of Marawi under the able leadership
of Mayor Fahad Salic, Marawi City Tourism Council headed by President Bailabi
Sarah Jane U. Matba and the Department of Tourism – ARMM led by Regional Secretary
Jehanne U. Mutin, the City of Marawi celebrated the Kalilang sa Ranao Festival
on April 14, 2013 at the Marawi City Hall Quadrangle, Marawi City.
DOT-ARMM
Assistant Regional Secretary Bai Shalimar A. Candao, DEpED City Superintendent
Dr. Mona Macatanong, and City Tourism Officer Mrs. Zenaida P. Banto were some
of the distinguished guests that graced the occasion.
Atty. Jamar M. Kulayan, Regional Secretary of the
DepEd-ARMM served as the Guest Speaker of the said event, and the closing
remarks was delivered by the DOT-ARMM Regional Secretary Sittie Jehanne U.
Mutin-Mapupuno. Noted on the messages given and delivered by the distinguished
guests, the said festival was very timely since we are entering the new government
– the Bangsamoro Government. Thus, this implies that we are ready for the
reform and innovation of a new government, and we are ready to showcase and
promote the unique and diverse culture, traditions and different identities
through festival celebrations, not only in the Islamic City of Marawi but of
the entire Bangsamoro area in Mindanao.
Other
highlights of the program was the festive Kakolintang Competition participated
in by different groups from Marawi City, followed by the lively Moro Music Fest
with the 103rd Philippine Army Brigade held at the City Hall Grounds,
a Cultural Gallery at Banggolo, showcasing the internationally-renowned authentic
Darangen Dolls dressed colorfully with the traditional Maranao costumes designed,
created and owned by one of the Maranao’s pride, Dr. Sainuddin Moti.
The Kalilang sa
Ranao Festival was said to be a success not only of the Islamic City of Marawi
City, but of the entire Bangsamoro of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
(Ysnairin Sula/Cotabato City/2013)
