The provincial government of Negros Oriental is bringing entertainment to Negrenses in the “‘Pasko sa Sidlakan 2010” at the Sidlakan Negros Village.{{more}}
One of the big events is the Grand Sayawit Festival where eight local government units (LGUs) will perform songs and dances depicting their cultural traditions on December 18, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Provincial Senior Tourism Operations Officer Myla Abellana said that this is a one- of-a- kind showcase of choreographed dances and songs with local Christmas motifs.
The 8 local government units joining the festival are Dumaguete City, Bayawan City, Guihulngan, Pamplona, Amlan, Valencia, Dauin, Canlaon City.
The local government of Negros Oriental will provide assistance amounting to P20, 000 for each LGU-participant as subsidiary.
Winners in the Sayawit will receive P30, 000, P20, 000 and P10, 000 for the first three winners, while all other contestants will get consolation prizes of P5,000 each. (PIA/JCT)