4th Bay-Ongan Festival ng Laurel, Batangas

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Day 1

As early as 6 in the morning, participants assembled for a parade to start the Celebration of 4^th Bay-Ongan Festival and 45^th Founding Anniversary of the municipality of Laurel. LGUs, Karakol Groups, Dep Ed Personnel, Contest Participants, and Float from different establishments graced the parade. Right after the parade, a Holy Mass was immediately started and the blessing of the New LGU- acquired vehicles.

The first day of the festival included the street dance competition. It was lunch time when the competition started. Geared up with their colorful costume, students from different Barangays which is divided into four clusters polished the gym with their graceful performances. They were all truly talented! From their costumes to performances, they were all deserved to be winners. Before they announce the winner, Wenceslao faculty and students performed a special number.

Here a sneak peak of WOWBatangas’ coverage of the  4th Bay-Ongan Festival in Laurel Batangas

Competition Details:

Participants were divided into four clusters composed of elementary students.
Cluster 1-Balakilong, Leviste, Molinete, Berinaya
Cluster 2- Central, As Is, Niyugan, Paliparan
Cluster 3- Bulaan, Buso-Buso, Pantay, Gulod
Cluster 4- Sta. Maria, San Gabriel, San Gregorio, Ticub

Judges:
Mr. Jonathan Caraan
Mr. Julio Emata
Mrs. Emelita Barquilla
Mr. Jonathan Dimaculangan

Prizes:
Champion 30,000
1^st               20,000
2^nd               10,000
3^rd               5,000
Best in Costume 3,000

Winners:
Champion- Contestant # 4 (Cluster 4)-Choreographed by: Richard Hernandez
1^st Contestant # 3 (Cluster 3)
2^nd Contestant # 1 (Cluster 1)
3^rd  Contestant # 2 (Cluster 2)
Best in Costume- Contestant # 4 (Cluster 4)

Day 2

The second day of the celebration started with the Tilapia Cook Fest. Right after the cook fest, the program for Cheer Dance Competition proceeded. Thirteen Barangays from Municipality of Laurel competed for the title.

Cheer Dance Competition Details:
Participating Barangays:

1. Brgy. Berinayan
2. Brgy. Busu-Buso
3. Brgy. Poblacion 3
4. Brgy. As-Is
5. Brgy. Poblacion 4
6. Brgy. San Gabriel
7. Brgy. Poblacion 2
8. Brgy. San Gregorio
9. Brgy. Leviste
10. Brgy. Bugaan East
11. Brgy. Poblacion 5
12. Brgy. Balakilong
13. Brgy. Bugaan West

 

Judges:
Mr. Rodel Gambang
Maria Teresa Tipa
Mr. Teodoro Rawis

Prizes:
Best in Costume
1^st– 3000
2^nd-2000
3^rd-1000

Cheer Dance
1^st– 500,000
2^nd-300,000
3^rd-200,000

Cheer Dance by Barangay Winners:
Champion- Brgy. Berinayan
1^st–               Brgy. Leviste
2^nd–               Brgy. As- Is

The last part of the second day celebration was the search for “Lakambini ng Laurel 2014”. Eight gorgeous ladies competed for the title that night. To view more details and winners of Lakambini ng Laurel 2014, click here.

Day 3

Third day celebration started with the Boxing Playoffs. Ten pairs from different Barangay of Laurel vied for the prizes. Alright! The gym was filled with audience in the afternoon as contenders for Boxing Playoffs warmed up. The crowd was very excited for every match.

Winners:
Norberto de Castro (Bugaan West)
Junray Espartino (Balakilong)
Bobby Almaro (Leviste)
Jimmy Delisin (Leviste)
Ronald Bitago (Leviste)
Jenito Rosales (Leviste)
John Luis (Niyugan)
Leonardo Espartil (Balakilong)
Leonardo Espartil (Balakilong)

The last part of the third day was full of excitement as the LGU night started. A glance at the three-day celebration and the newly developed website of Municipality of Laurel was presented. Right after the messages of the guest speaker and Mayor Randy James Amo, the LGUs prepared for their special presentation. Their production was truly entertaining as they portrayed different characters (mostly local artists). Right after their colorful performance, plaques/ certificates was awarded and a band performed.

That was the colorful three days celebration of 4^th Bay-Ongan Festival and 45^th Founding Anniversary of Municipality of Laurel, Batangas.

WOWBatangas would like to thank Sir Jorge Gardiola for letting us stay at Amansinaya Moutain Resort. We really enjoy their tasty dishes, fun activities and amenities.

Check out our photos of Amansinaya Mountain Resort.

Photographers : Edison Manalo, Ryan Tibayan, Erlinda Olan, Kenly Anillo
Videographer : Archie Dumigpe