Ancient Ibalong epic relived in colorful street parade
Ibalong, the ancient folk-epic of Bicol, came to life in a dazzling and colorful annual street presentation held last Saturday, August 20, 2011 along Legazpi’s main thoroughfares.
Keshia Mae Dee is Mutya ng Ibalong 2011
Keshia Mae Dee bested 19 other beautiful Bicolanas to win the coveted Mutya ng Ibalong 2011 crown. Yvethe Marie Santiago of Daraga, Albay was chosen as first runner up and Lorencia Mae Brown of Masbate City is second runner-up.
Siram na Sana: Ibalong Food Expo 2011
The Ibalong Festival 2011 presents Siram na Sana: Ibalong Food Expo 2011 on August 14, 2011 at the Venice Ballroom of La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center. Bring yourself, your family and friends to a delightful gastronomic experience!
Rokyaw Ibalnong 2011 honors Bicolano achievers
For showing brilliance, extraordinary talent, exceptional achievement or rare courage in their respective fields of endeavor, eleven Bicolanos will receive the esteemed Rokyaw Ibalnong Awards. This year’s recipients include Venus Raj, restaurateur Noel Perdigon, Justice Sec. Leila de Lima, Senator Francis Escudero and more.
Ibalong Heroes: Bantong
People were asking who will fight against Rabot. So, Bantong, the third hero was called. He was a good friend of Handyong. He was ordered to kill the new monster in Ibalong. To do this, he took with him a thousand warriors to attack Rabot’s den.
Ibalong Heroes: Handyong
The second hero who came to the land of Ibalong was Handyong. Together with his men, he had to fight thousands of battles, and face many dangers to defeat the monsters. Under his leadership and his laws, slaves and masters were treated equally.This was a golden period in Ibalong.
2011 Mutya ng Ibalong Official Candidates
The most beautiful maidens of Bicol gather once again in the city of Legazpi where a new Mutya ng Ibalong will be chosen on August 19 at the Ibalong Centrum. Who will be crowned this year’s Mutya ng Ibalong?
Ibalong Heroes: Baltog
A long, long time ago, there was a rich land called Ibalong. The hero Baltog, who came from Botavara of the brave clan of Lipod, came to this land when many monsters were still roaming in its very dark forests. He decided to stay and was the first to cultivate its field and to plant them with gabi.
Ibalong Festival 2011 Calendar of Events
The City of Legazpi is all set for the 20th Ibalong Festival! Kicking off on Monday, August 8 until August 22, this year’s Ibalong has over 30 events lined up for the two-week long festivities. Check out the Calendar of Events for the 2011 Ibalong Festival here!
2011 Ibalong Festival Photography Contest
The Legazpi City Tourism Council invites you to join the 2011 Ibalong Festival Photography Contest. Capture the revelry and festivity of the Ibalong legend and get the chance to win a Canon EOS 500D!
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