When Batangueños gather together, the best things emanate.
It was the 431st Foundation Anniversary of the Province of Batangas and this was how the Ala Eh! Festival 2012 concluded in Tanauan City.
Saturday, December 8th, the final day of the Ala Eh! Festival started early for all the participating municipalities in the Street and Court Dance Competitions as well as for the Float Parade which commenced at around 8:30am.
The sun was shining brightly that day, enhancing the details of the colorful costumes of most street dancers. Spectators from all over the province showed support to their respective contingents and everyone was taken by the festive vibe floating all over the streets of Tanauan City.
Of course, Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto expressed her gratitude to Mayor Sonia Torres-Aquino and to the people of Tanauan City for hosting this year’s festivities.
With a festival like this, you can witness how united and competitive Batangueños are. It has always been delightful to see young street dancers compete for the pride of the town/city they represent. We say this is one event every Batangueño should not miss.
Here are the winners of the competitions that comprised the Ala Eh! Festival 2012. (Note: Event photos will be uploaded on our Facebook page)
BOOTH COMPETITION
1st place – Calaca
2nd place – San Jose
3rd place – Lobo
BEST BOOTH MANAGEMENT – Calatagan
BEST COSTUME
1st place – Sto. Tomas
2nd place – Calaca
3rd place – Bauan
BEST FLOAT
1st place – Calaca
2nd place – San Jose
3rd place – Lobo
BEST IN STREET DANCING
1st place – Calaca
2nd place – San Jose
3rd place – Sto. Tomas
BEST IN 5-MINUTE COURT DANCING
1st place – Sto. Tomas
2nd place – Padre Garcia
3rd place – Calaca
ALA EH! FESTIVAL 2012 PHOTO CONTEST
1st place – Anthony Ronald Garcia
2nd place – Noemi Garcia
3rd place – Ruben Mojares
ALA EH! FESTIVAL 2012 FILM FEST RESULTS
Best Film – Agdong
Jury Prize – The Stoked
Film Audience Choice – Agdong
View the other film fest citations in this link.
The celebration this year may have ended but the glory of the Ala Eh! Festival will not subside. Kudos to all the winners, to the Provincial Government of Batangas, the Executive Committee, the Provincial Tourism Office, and to the rest of Batangueños who took part in this victorious event!
Mabuhay ang Ala Eh! Festival! Mabuhay ang Batangas!