Wearing our Kalilangan shirts and our best mainit sa labas outfits, we headed to Marasa Grill for a sumptuous Filipino lunch. I had a hearty hearty hearty lunch as I ate kinilaw, ensaladang talong, grilled tuna, and mango float. 🙂 Many thanks to Ms. Kring Macion for that wonderful lunch!

And oh, we met some new friends… the Manila travel bloggers Dong Ho, Norman, Chidmark, and another one whose name escapes me right now. Sorry na po. We agreed to meet up in Davao after the Kalilangan. Ate Jinky, Kyaw, and Sheng also ate lunch with us. Siyempre, fab sisters Orman and Avel with Marz were there.

After we headed to Pioneer Street to witness the Kadsagayan and Open Category Street Dancing Competition. I was deeply overwhelmed. The celebration of the rich culture of Mindanao was really, really fun to watch. And I admire the hardwork and determination of all the participants. And under the piercing heat of the sun, too. BRAVO!

But wait… we proceeded to the Oval for the Street Dancing Showdown and Closing Ceremonies. And oh my goodness… what I saw amazed me even more. The contingents really gave all their best. Not just in performing, but also in making and using props, in their choreography, in presenting a story, showcasing the art, beauty, culture, and the best of General Santos City and Mindanao.

Even as I was already very tired and sleepy, I enjoyed the Kalilangan 2010 Closing Ceremony very much. My favorite parts were the release of the butterflies and the fireworks. I live in Davao City where fireworks are illegal. So I really enjoyed the fireworks, especially since I was watching it with old and new friends. 🙂

Kalilangan 2010 was really enjoyable for me because it was my first time to be front row in such celebration. And our friends in General Santos City were so gracious. And everybody was so nice.

Thanks to all the old and new friends who made my first Kalilangan experience so special! 🙂

I’m hoping it won’t be my last. 😉

Ang nice ng photos no? All courtesy of Chattee Lara! 🙂