Camiguin Lanzones Festival 2008

By Joel Escol
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in region 10 which is based in this city has announced the upcoming Lanzones Festival 2008 in Camiguin Island on October 18-26 with lots of activities highlighting the celebration.

DOT-10 regional director Catalino Chan III also announce the new fast craft going to Camiguin Island daily to accommodate passengers especially that the celebration of Lanzones Festival is approaching.

The fast craft Paras Sea Cat had its launching the other day. It is operated by the Paras family of Cagayan de Oro City who owns several businesses including the Parasat Cable. The sea craft runs daily from Monday thru Thursday, according to information sent by the office of Dir. Chan to this magazine.


Meanwhile, for people interested to travel to Camiguin Island during the Camiguin Lanzones Festival 2008 you can have these schedules of activities below for your guide.

October 18, 2008 (Saturday)
Holy Thanksgiving Mass
Venue: San Nicholas de Tolentino Parish Church
Assembly Area: Prov'l Plaza to Camiguin Tourism Center

Opening CEREMONIES: 29th Camiguin Lanzones Festival
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center

OPENING CEREMONIES
Agro-Industrial-Technology-Trade Fair (UGMAD COMPETITION)

October 19, 2008 (SUNDAY)
UGMAD 2008
TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT (regional competition)
Venue: Mambajao ABC Gym

October 20, 2008 (MONDAY)
UGMAD 2008

OPENING CEREMONIES
INTER-MUNICIPALITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

October 21, 2008 (TUESDAY)
UGMAD 2008

CHAMPIONSHIP: Inter-Munipality basketball Tournament
Venue: Mambajao ABC Gym

October 22, 2008 (WEDNESDAY)
UGMAD 2008

Tugtugan sa Camiguin (Music Showdown)
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center

MUTYA SA BUAHANAN TALENT NIGHT (Pre-pageant)
Venue: Catarman Gymnasium

KAPIHAN SA CAMIGUIN (Live Band)
Venue: Old Parola Wharf

October 23, 2008 (THURSDAY)
UGMAD 2008

Opening/Ribbon Cutting: Photo exhibit/Gallery of Former
Governors & Stamp Exhibit

Opening Ceremonies: Inter-Club Team Tennis Tournament

COMEDY NIGHT / CONCERT

KAPIHAN SA CAMIGUIN
Venue: Old Parola Wharf

October 24, 2008 (FRIDAY)
UGMAD 2008

Inter-Club Team Tennis Tournament
Venue: Camiguin Capitol Tennis Club

MUTYA SA BUAHAN PAGEANT (Miss Camiguin Tourism)
Venue: Camiguin Convention Center

KAPIHAN SA CAMIGUIN
Venue:Old Parola Wharf

October 25, 2008 (SATURDAY)
UGMAD 2008

Inter-Club Team Tennis Tournament
STREET DANCING COMPETITION (MARDI GRA)

Opening Ceremonies: Chess Tournament
Venue: SP Session Hall

-TABLEAU PRESENTATION (INTER-AGENCY)
-SAN MIGUEL OCTOBERFEST
Venue: Camiguin Convention Center

October 26, 2008 (SUNDAY)
-UGMAD 2008

-CHAMPIONSHIP:
Inter-Club Team Tennis Finals
CHESS TOURNAMENT

KALANRAKAS (CHARIVARI STREET DANCING)
-BOXING TOURNAMENT
-SAYAWAN SA CAMIGUIN

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