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

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"Ms. Marecar Celin" as Ms. Toledo 2009

Photo and info from TOLEDO CITY CEBU GOVERNMENT

A 3rd year nursing student of Salazar Institute of Technology and who hails from Lutopan, Toledo City Ms. Marecar Celin crowned as Ms. Toledo 2009 during the coronation night. She will stand as ambassadress of goodwill and represent the people and City of Toledo in various functions and gatherings.

The Runner Ups of Ms. Toledo 2009.

First Runner Up and Ms. Independence - Ms. Irene Soronio

Second Runner Up and Ms. Tourism - Ms Glaiza Claire Blanco

Third Runner Up - Ms. Evelyn Gutual

Fourth Runner Up - Ms. Joanna Marie Opsima.

It was a great success of taga Toledo City. Mabuhay!

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Miss. Toledo 2009

The 12 sexy and gorgeous single ladies of Toledo City Cebu are the candidates of Ms. Toledo 2009. Each of them will represent "The Premiere and Livable City in the West Coast of Cebu".

Watch the talents night of Miss. Toledo 2009 this coming June 3, 2009 and the Coronation Night will be on June, 9 2009 at the Barba Sports Complex.

Here are the 12 Candidates of Miss. Toledo 2009

1. Ms. Christina Helen Conahap 2. Ms. Irene Soronio 3. Ms. Janice Tampos

4. Ms. Joecelle Jee Escanillan 5. Ms. Glaiza Claire Blanco 6. Ms. Joanna Marie Opsima

7. Ms. Clarize Sebumit 8. Ms. Melona Canete 9. Ms. Maricar Celin

10. Ms. Jean Carmel Geonzon 11. Ms. Evelyn Gutual 12. Ms. Arriane Mier Fajardo

Photos from Mr. Juliemar Monera

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Hinulawan Festival 2009

Toledo City Cebu celebrates the 2nd Hinulawan Festival 2009. Toledo City came from the Old Hinulawan and New Hinulawan. The Old Hinulawan was presently called DaangLungsod while the New Hinulawan is presently called Toledo and was founded by Fernand Poloyapoy and other various personality of Toledo City.

The Hinulawan Festival celebrates for there annual thanksgiving in honor of its patron saint, St. John of Sahagun every 12th day of June, one of the highlights of the 12 day celebration.

Hinulawan is a contraction of two Cebuano words , HIN-from Hinaguan and ULAWAN from BULAWAN.

The Basic steps of Hinulawan Festival and Four Golden features of the City are:

1. Bulawanong Panaghinigalaay for Golden Friendship
2. Bulawanong Pagtuo for Golden faith
3. Bulawanong Bahandi for Golden treasure
4. Bulawanong ani for golden harvest

Come and Celebrate the Festival of Toledo City Cebu. Hinulawan Festival 2009.

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