Carcar Nat’l High School wins Kabkaban Festival’s top plum

THE uniqueness of their presentation made Carcar Central National High School-Liboron Extension stand out in yesterday’s Kabkaban Festival.

They were chosen as this year’s champion of the 10th year anniversary celebration of Carcar city.

Glen Albutra, cultural director of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) and the chair of the board of judges, chose them as the winner because of the discipline they had executed all through out their presentation.

Apart from that, Albutra said that they only saw minimal errors committed by the group.

He also made mention of the transition of their actions and also the use of their props and costumes.

They also bagged the Best in Ritual Presentation.

Ocaña National High School came in next as 1st runner-up; and Carcar Central National High School as 2nd runner-up.

Ocaña also bagged three other major awards- Best Decorated Audio Van, Best in Costume and Best in Street Dancing Competition.

All the eight contingents danced with a uniformed theme of how Leon Kilat was killed.

Leon Kilat or Pantallon Villegas is a historic icon in the city since he was a resident there. And this year is the celebration of his 113th death anniversary.

The dance showdown was held in front of the city hall.

A fireworks display closed the entire activity.

Cebu First District Rep. Eduardo Gullas was the guest of honor during the activity.

Provincial Board (PB) member Julian Daan and Sergio Restauro were also there. /Correspondent Carel Loise Matus