THIS year?s Buglasan Festival of Festivals promises to be more spectacular than the previous year with more contingents competing during the Festival of Festivals Showdown.
At least 13 contingents from various local government units will participate during the showdown on Oct. 23 at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
Last year, only five contingents competed.
Participating in the showdown this year are Bayawan City, Sta. Catalina, Dauin, Bacong, Dumaguete, Sibulan, Tanjay, Bais City, Jimalalud, Canlaon City, Mabinay and Zamboanguita.
The Festival of Festivals Showdown is the highlight of the 10-day Buglasan festivities from Oct. 16 to 25.
The Buglasan Festival will kick off with the 6th Buglasan Farm Family Congress and culminate with fireworks competition on the evening of Oct. 25
Other events include a My Negros Oriental Photo Exhibit at the Sidlakan Negros Art Gallery, Lutong Garbo cookfest, Marching Band Showdown, live band competitions, cheerdance competition, and the Outstanding Oriental Negrense Awards, among others.
The over-all Buglasan champion will receive P500,000 worth of projects.
Second place winner will get P300,000 worth of projects and the third, P200,000.
