Cagayan de Oro City fiesta Celebration

A tiger look from a dancer

The annual Kagayha-an Festival Street dancing and the annual Civic Military parade are only two of many major highlights of the city fiesta of Cagayan de Oro City. Yesterday, August 26, 2006 at 8 in the morning, together with my officemates, we sneaked a bit from work to eat breakfast and as a side tour to watch the annual Kagayha-an Festival Street Dancing Competition along Don A.Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City.

Different schools and institutions around Region 10 province joined the competition to vie for the first prize worth 100,000 PhP. Each contingent showcased their colorful uniforms and awesome ethnic street-dancing prowess to the judges and to the public. I remember when I was in college where our school joined the contest and I am one of the street dancers and fortunately our school grabbed the first prize. It was such an experience during Cagayan de Oro Fiestas.


So much for the Kagayha-an Festival, this morning I headed to the same street (Don A. Velez Street) to witness the Civic Military Parade where different public and private schools joined to parade their best band and majorettes together with their CAT and ROTC private cadets. Companies, civic groups and other institutions also joined the parade where some bring with them their muses. Former Miss International, Melanie Marquez and Mrs. World 2006 Finalist Maricarl Tolosa Cabel are among the muses who parade their beauties and the products they endorse.

Ms. Melanie Marquez

Ms. Maricarl Tolosa Cabel

The sun that time was so intense to the skin but I never mind it, just to take some pictures of the event. I might get sunburned but never mind its worth the pay. Now I have those pictures posted on this blog of mine.


By the way I’ll have to watch out tomorrow August 28, 2006 asides for it is the fiesta day where foods will be serve to every households but Mrs. Gloria Arroyo the President herself was invited to witness the Lambagohan Festival where this time it’s the colorful and decorated boats will shine along Cagayan de Oro river, and also one of the highlights of the fiesta and an annual event.

This year’s theme is Tsada Kagayan. Happy Fiesta Cagayan de Oro and Viva Sr. San Agustin!!!

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Miss Cagayan de Oro 2006 Crowned

Katrina B. Manansala, a Bachelor of Science in Tourism student at Liceo de Cagayan University, was crowned Miss Cagayan de Oro 2006 in a grand coronation held last night at the Atrium of Limketkai Center.

Representing Barangay Canitoan, Katrina stood out among 14 stunning and intelligent candidates, captivating both the audience and judges with her poise, confidence, and undeniable X-factor. She truly embodied the qualities of a Miss Cagayan de Oro, making her the perfect choice for this year’s title.

As the newly crowned queen, Miss Manansala will serve as the city’s Ambassador of Goodwill, playing a key role in promoting Cagayan de Oro’s tourism potential throughout her reign.

The pageant also recognized other outstanding candidates:
🏆 Miss Tourism Cagayan de Oro 2006 (1st Runner-Up) – Jedyl Jamaca of Barangay Bulua (Candidate No. 6)
🏆 Musa ng mga Barangay (2nd Runner-Up) – Wendie Olape of Barangay Kauswagan (Candidate No. 15)
🏆 Musa sa Kalinaw (3rd Runner-Up) – Maria Melody Anne Nadal of Barangay Kauswagan (Candidate No. 9)
🏆 Musa sa Panaghiusa (4th Runner-Up) – Irish Azcuna of Barangay Macasandig (Candidate No. 11)

Congratulations to Katrina B. Manansala and all the winners for showcasing beauty, intelligence, and the spirit of Cagayan de Oro!

From left: 3^rd Runner-up - Melody Nadal, 1^st Runner-up - Jedyl Jamaca,
Miss CDO 2006 – Katrina Manansala, 2^nd Runner up – Wendie Olape, and 4^th Runner-up - Irish Azcuna
The Top 5

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David Pomeranz Live at Cagayan de Oro City

King and Queen of Hearts, Born For You, On This Day and I am sure you Got to Believe in Magic because David Pomeranz will be performing live at Cagayan de Oro City this coming August 20, 2006 at Limketkai Mall as part of the annual City Fiesta Celebration of Cagayan de Oro.

This is your chance Cagay-anons to watch live in concert the International balladeer. Tickets prices are 500 pesos for general admission, 750 pesos for Premium 1000 pesos for Special and 1500 pesos for VIP. For tickets inquiry you may visit www.cdokay.com, or contact Sandy 101.5 at phone nos. (08822) 721015 or better yet contact directly Tabby at his Cellular nos. 09275106326.

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