The Success of Hinulawan Festival 2009

Photo from http://toledocity.gov.ph

Despite the threat of the swine flu outbreak no one can stop the proud of festival event in Toledo City Cebu. The Hinulawan Festival 2009 was done tremendously and successfully. One of the highlights was the finale dance of Gov. Gwen Garcia and the Mayor of Toledo City, Mayor. Arlene Zambo with other local officials members. The Festival has 6 contingents from different Toledo Schools. They are from Tribu Panginabuhi of the University of Visayas Toledo Campus, Tribu Minero of the Don Andres Soriano National High School, Tribu Minahan of De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College, Tribu Magmimina of the Luray II National High School, Tribu Maampuon of the Consolatrix College and Tribu Bulawanong Pundok of the Toledo National Vocational School.

Tribu Bulawanong Pundok, of Toledo National Vocational School was declared best in streetdancing and ritual showdown, while Tribu Maampuon and Tribu Minahan settled for the second and third places, respectively. The lead dancers of Consolatrix College contingent were also adjudged the Hinulawan Festival King and Queen.

Complete List of the Winners.

Best Decorated Audio van.
1st place-Consolatrix College
2nd place-Toledo Natl.Votl. School
3rd place-Dela Salle ASMC

Hinulawan Festival Queen 09 - Consolatrix College Toledo Campus, Danielle Nortiza
Hinulawan Festival King 09 - Consolatrix College, Jonathan Matthew Gerale
Contingents Best in costume - Consolatrix College, Toledo Campus

Street Dancing
1st- Toledo National Vocational School
2nd- ASMC
3rd- Consolatrix college

Ritual showdown
1st- Toledo Natl. Vocational School
2nd- Consolatrix college
3rd- ASMC

Mayor Arlene Zambo was grateful to the governor for allowing the Hinulawan Festival to be held in time with the Suroy Suroy Sugbo, which was basically the reason why balikbayans of the city and tourists alike came to know of the festival which is still in its second outing. SOURCE : http://sugbo.cebu.gov.ph