Sabado, Hulyo 19, 2014

T'nalak Street Dancing (2014)

        
            The main highlight of T'nalak Festival 2014 - the street dancing competition, will be held on July 18, 2014 in the City of Koronadal.This year, a total of ten (10) groups from different towns of South Cotabato will be competing in the T'nalak Festival Street Dancing Competition which is divided into three categories.
          Three contingents will be competing in the Madal Be' Lan category which features the culture of the T'boli tribe of South Cotabato through dances, three groups are also joining the Kasadyahan sa Kapatagan category which celebrates the bountiful harvest of the Christian settlers in the province, and four contingents will be showcasing the colorful Maguindanaoan dances in the Kadsagayan A' Lalan category. 
  
- (http://www.tnalakfestival.com/2014/06/list-of-contingents-tnalak-festival.html#sthash.Z4JdU8NQ.dpuf)


Pretty girl poses as an Eagle

traditional dance

dance hand gestures

very old traditional costume-design


Philippine eagle




grasshopper kids

Catholic religion

acting as Jesus Christ


happy farmers





the final and last dance

Kadsagayan A' Lalan showcases the colorful dances of the Maguindanaoan tribe. 

Kasadyahan sa Kapatagan celebrates the bountiful harvest and showcases the daily lives of the Christian settlers in South Cotabato. -

See more at: http://www.tnalakfestival.com/2014/06/list-of-contingents-tnalak-festival.html#sthash.Z4JdU8NQ.dpuf

Lunes, Hulyo 14, 2014

T'nalak Festival 2014

Happy T'nalak Festival South Cotabatenos! 

This annual celebration commemorates the Foundation Anniversary of the dynamic South Cotabato province amidst the dual presence of tradition and progress. 
Much like the choreographed contrast of this unique tapestry, the T’nalak Festival is a mix of varied events that likewise characterize the South Cotabato people and their vibrant spirit, a people, whose distinct culture and multi-ethnicity contribute to the image of this emerging province – a province that is steadfast in weaving its wealth towards advancement, and a province undoubtedly beyond compare. From colourful street dancing, pulsation street parties and innovative trade expos the T’nalak Festival has it all. (http://www.southcotabato.gov.ph/)


flower costumes







water buffalo 

Otaku in the street

street dance

beautiful gay in costume

beautiful gay in the parade