Singkaban Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

 

 

Singkaban Festival (Sining at Kalinangan ng Bulacan), a festival of arts and culture in honor of Capitol’s patron saint, “Our Lady of Victory”, showcasing the traditional arts of “Balagtasan,” “Kundiman” and folk dances amidst of the “Singkaban” arches. The festival is celebrated in every second week of September which is in conjunction with the “Linggo ng Bulacan”. Linggo ng Bulacan (Held during September 8–15), A province-wide, week-long celebration consisting of various colourful cultural presentations, art and culinary exhibits, arts and skills contests, and the prestigious annual Dangal ng Lipi Awards Night. Yearly, its activities vary depending upon the chosen theme for the year.This festival is named after the special “BAMBOO ART” abundantly known to the Bulacan province especially in Malolos and Hagonoy where Singkaban Art originated.

source: http://www.maloloscity.gov.ph/tourism/what-to-see

 

Malolos’ Singkaban Festival  2015 Schedule of Activities:

 

AUGUST 15

8:00 am – Harap ng Gusali ng Kapitolyo : Kick-Off Singkaban Festival 2015 ; Larawang Bulakenyo Photo Competition

 

AUGUST 28

5:00 pm – Barasoain Church Patio : Himigsikan (Konsierto ng Artistang Bulakenyo)

 

SEPTEMBER 8

8:00 am – Bulacan Capitol Gym : Pormal na Pagbubukas ng Singkaban Festival 2015

• Pagdiriwang ng Banal na Misa
• Pagtataas ng Watawat
• Panimulang Programa

10:00 am – Pagbubukas ng mga Exhibit

• Lakan Sining Exhibits – Gusaling Gat Blas Ople
• Bulacan Festival Costume Expo – Atrium, Robinsons Place Malolos
• One-stop Tourism Info Center – Gusaling Gat Blas Ople
• Pagpapasinaya ng Bulacan Negosyo Center – Beside BCCi Office
• BUFFEX Opening – The Pavillion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center

1:00 pm – Bulacan Capitol Compound to Bulacan Sports Complex : Parada ng Karosa / Indakan sa Kalye

 

SEPTEMBER 9

8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium

• Job Fair
• Skills Demo & Livelihood Fair

2:00 pm – MACC Gymnasium, Guiguinto : Search for Bulacan Got’s Talent 2015

 

SEPTEMBER 10

6:00 am – Mini Forest : Hakbang Para sa Kabataan

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm –Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium ; Araw ng Lingkod Lansangan

6:00 pm – Bulacan Sports Complex : Globe Night featuring Bamboo

10:00 pm – Bulacan Sports Complex : Pasiklaban ng Singkaban

 

SEPTEMBER 11

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Pavillion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center : KBS Rewaynd

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium :  Araw ng Baranggay Tanod

 

SEPTEMBER 12

7:00 am onwards – Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium :  Mobile Passport Service (Personal Appearance needed)

 

SEPTEMBER 13

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium :  Hari at Reyna ng Bulacan Coronation Night 2015

 

SEPTEMBER 14

1:00 pm – Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium : Kalutong Bulakenyo featuring Chef Boy Logro

5:00 pm –The Pavillion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center :  Araw ng Ginintuang Gulang featuring Rey Valera

 

September 15

7:00 am – Sa harap ng Barasoain Church ; Ika – 117 Guning Taong Anibersaryo ng Pagbubukas ng Kongreso ng Malolos

6:00 pm – The Pavillion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center : Dangal ng Lipi 2015

 

WEEKLONG ACTIVITIES

SEPTEMBER 7 – 10

8:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Pavillion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center : Bulacan Food Festival Exposition (BUFFEX)

September 8 – 11

10:00 am – 9:00 pm – Robinsons Place Malolos : Tatak Singkaban ng Central Luzon

SEPTEMBER 8 – 12

8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Abelardo Auditorium, Gusaling Gat Blas Ople : Dakilang Bulakenyo

SEPTEMBER 8 – 15

8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Gusaling Gat Blas Ople

• Mga Dakilang Bulakenyo ng Tatlong Republika Exhibit
• Lakan Sining Exhibit

10:00 am – 9:00 pm – Atrium, Robinsons Place Malolos

• Bulacan Festival Costume Expo

SEPTEMBER 12 – 13

8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Mini Forest : Bulacan Fancy Pigeon and Chicken Show Exhibit

SEPTEMBER 12 – 14

6:00 pm – Robinsons Place Malolos : Bulacan Events Expo (Kasalana at Oksayon)

September 13 – 15

8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Balagtas Hall, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center : Kumperensya sa Bulacan 2015 (SAMPAKA)

 

Our favorite part of the festival is the Pasiklaban ng Singkaban. 🙂 I hope you find time to visit any of the said activities.