The long wait is over because the Ala Eh! Festival is now officially on! Yes, you heard it right. The mother of all festivals of the province of Batangas was finally launched today, December 1, here in the home of Calacatchara Festival, Calaca, Batangas.
It was a gigantic opening day full of enthusiasm and excitement showed by everyone. There were early morning visitors from different towns who joined the Calaqueños in preparing for the grand opening of the festival. These include the float that was built exclusively for the candidates of Mutya ng Batangan, the attractive booth designs for the trade fair, and the colorful street decorations artistically made by the Calaqueños.
The highlights of the grand opening day are the parade of beauties which include the gorgeous candidates of Mutya ng Batangan 2011, the opening of booths for the trade fair competition, the official declaration of the opening of Ala Eh! Festival, and the ribbon cutting for the Provincial Trade Fair and Photo Exhibit.
All these are spearheaded by our provincial Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Mayor Nas Ona and the Sangguniang Barangay of Calaca. Also present are the different Mayors from the different towns of the province to show their support and cooperation for this one big event.
Despite the hot temperature, the opening celebration was indeed a great success for it was attended by a lot of Batangueños not just from Calaca but from all over the province. It is expected that a lot more visitors will come in the upcoming days to witness the week-long
celebration of Al Eh! Festival 2011.
So what are you waiting for? Come and see the pride of Batangueños and join the most luxurious festival ever!
Check out this schedule of activities for the week-long celebration of the 430th Foundation Anniversary of the Batangas Province.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
6AM Parade of Mutya ng Batangan
8AM Mass
9AM Opening Ceremonies
Photo Contest : Opening of Exhibit
Trade Fair : Opening Ceremonies
Cheer Dance Competition
Dog Show
DepEd Night – Cultural
Friday, December 2, 2011
Deadline of Submission : Town-Level Event Photo Contest
8AM Job Fair
8AM Cosplay United : Batangas Cosplayers Group
8AM Painting and Photography Workshops – AVA (ARIDFASS VISUAL ARTS of BSU)
Saturday, December 3, 2011
7AM Shoot Fest (Firing)
8AM Mountain Bike
7PM Mutyan ng Batangan : Pageant Night
Sunday, December 4, 2011
8AM Shoot Fest (Firing)
8AM Car Show
8AM Shoot Fest (Airsoft)
7PM SK Night (Dance Evolution)
Monday, December 5, 2011
8AM Mini Olympics
7PM LGU Night – MAyor’s Night
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
8AM VSR Rehearsals and Set-up
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
7PM VSR Grand Finals
Thursday, December 8, 2011
7AM Concelebrated Mass
8AM Street Dancing and Float Parade