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Photos: Kaamulan Festival 2015 at Grandstand Malaybalay Bukidnon
by Mindanaoan Irene
I went to Malaybalay City, Bukidnon a few days ago to see the preparations being done in time for the Kaamulan Festival 2015. The Kaamulan is a yearly gathering of Bukidnon’s 7 hill tribes and the said festival is the biggest and most-awaited in the province.
Now, I’ve been an observer of the Kaamulan Festival for several years now. In fact, there were many instances when I was tasked to handle and cover big, important events. So you could just imagine my disappointment when I saw for myself this year’s preparations. The biggest change? The transfer of the bulk of the activities from the Capitol Grounds to the Grandstand area in Malaybalay. For those unfamiliar with the area – the Grandstand is located in an inner location. The soil at that area gets really soft and muddy when it rains. And it rains almost everyday.
What I saw saddened and greatly disappointed me. I’m just hoping that things will get better in the next few days. Otherwise, the observation of Malaybalay locals, who actually live right behind the Grandstand, holds true: “Kaamulan ni or Intrams?”
One good thing that I noticed, though – instead of tourists or visitors, there were lots of policemen at the area. I’m not sure if this is helpful for business establishments like the one near the Bukidnon Tourism booth that sells televisions. That day, only one policeman went to their store to check out their products.
Yes, folks, there’s a ferris wheel and other perya rides and booths at the Grandstand. SMH.
I don’t understand why they couldn’t come up with a bigger activity map. Seriously.
Mindanaoan is a multi-awarded blogger, content creator, seasoned social media strategist and publicist with undeniably successful track record. 2012 International Visitor Leadership Program (for global leaders) alumnus and O visa grantee (for people with extraordinary skills and who have risen to the top of their field). Avid traveler and a proud relief operations volunteer. Regular resource person for social media, blogging and content creation. Available for work and travel – [email protected]
i believe it’s a good idea that booths are setup at the grandstand for the very reason of protecting the seedlings planted at the Capitol ground. Atong gahuna-hunaon ra man gud ang atong kaugalingong kalipay pero wala nato gihuna-huna ang kinaiyahaan.
HAHAHA if only that’s the real intention. This is not even about “personal happiness” at all. It’s about honoring the REAL reason why there’s a Kaamulan Festival in the first place. Is it really about “protecting the seedlings” or giving the Lumads an appropriate, comfortable, spacious area for them to celebrate what is theirs?
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i believe it’s a good idea that booths are setup at the grandstand for the very reason of protecting the seedlings planted at the Capitol ground. Atong gahuna-hunaon ra man gud ang atong kaugalingong kalipay pero wala nato gihuna-huna ang kinaiyahaan.
HAHAHA if only that’s the real intention. This is not even about “personal happiness” at all. It’s about honoring the REAL reason why there’s a Kaamulan Festival in the first place. Is it really about “protecting the seedlings” or giving the Lumads an appropriate, comfortable, spacious area for them to celebrate what is theirs?