Sandurot Festival - Army Night

Sandurot 2014 – Army Night

The huge difference between the Sandurot 2014 Army Night and all other events up to now was, that it started almost in time. Our Dumaguete.com team trusted the tradition to have events starting at least an hour late, therefore we missed the first band, which was according to people in the audience quite good. Our apologies! However, we caught the second band and the dance groups as well as the army-dog demonstration of the Sandurot 2014 Army night.

Sandurot Festival - Army Night Veriety Show

When walking direction venue, we could hear the first tunes of the second band and heard already from a distance that there is certainly a guy playing a guitar-solo who definitely knows what he does. As soon we saw him, we were certain that he also tickled our excitement at the Buglasan “Battle of the Bands”.

They band was playing brilliant, with a rhythm section like a clockwork and Mr.Bocala on the guitar is a class on his own anyway. The downfalls came with the two holding the microphones trying to put vocals to the brilliant executed music. To be polite, the cats which enjoyed themselves last night in the neighbors garden had more musical talent than the couple. They was certainly also no army members, but the losers from a teenage karaoke contest in the neighborhood. To protect their identity we will not post any pictures of the miss-tuned couple.

Sandurot Festival - Army Dog Presentation

After the band finished their first set two very entertaining dance-groups from Negros and Lapu-Lapu entered the stage at Quezon Park. The guys showed a great sense of humor and kept the audience excited. An army dog handler also appeared for a brief demonstration with two trained and disciplined dogs.

When it was time for the second set of the band, the MC announced a technical problem which needed to be solved first. However, we believe the sound-company simply was the same opinion about the vocalists – obviously feeling pity for the audience to suffer through them again – so they pretended to have a problem and saved therefore hundreds of eardrum.

However, there was no further announcement after 30 minutes and we needed to leave as other duties were calling the dumaguete.com-team. All together we enjoyed most of the performances at the Sandurot 2014 – Army Night Variety Show, as they showed real great talents outside their regular hard job serving the country and protecting its population.

FOlkdance Competition - Sandurot Festival 2014

Folkdance Competition – Sandurot Festival 2014

Folkdance competitions are one of our declared favorites. The Sandurot Folkdance Competition 2014 made no difference. It is always great seeing the facebook-generation honoring the Filipino traditional dances and spending their free time in practicing. Seven competitors were participating under the watchful eyes of honorable Mayor Manuel Teves Sagarbarria and his right hand, Vice Mayor Woodrow Maquiling.

Mayor Manuel Teves Sagarbarria and Vice Mayor Woodrow Maquiling at the Sandurot Festival 2014 - Folkdance Competition

Mayor Manuel Teves Sagarbarria and Vice Mayor Woodrow Maquiling at the Sandurot Festival 2014 – Folkdance Competition



The cheers from the audience motivated all groups to give their best on stage, resulting in an interesting, colorful show on a very high level. Following some pictures in loose order of the:

Sandurot Festival Folkdance Competition

Dumaguete Fiesta - Folkdance Competition

Folkdance Competition - Dumaguete Fiesta 2014

It was a hard task for the board of judges to determine the winner, which forced Woodrow “RR” Maquiling Jr. to extend his speech on stage until the final decision was made. He – of course – mastered that with professional bravura.

Folkdance Competition - Board of Judges with Mayor Sagarbarria & Woodrow Maquiling Sen and Jr.

Folkdance Competition – Board of Judges with Mayor Sagarbarria & Woodrow Maquiling Sen and Jr.

The Silliman Dance Group snatched the first place just a few points ahead of their competitors. However, the big overall winner of the Sandurot 2014 Folkdance Competition was the audience, thanks to the professional performance of all contingencies, the organizers, the sound- and light crew and all involved helper.

Winner of the Folkdance Competition - Dumaguete Fiesta 2014

Winner of the Folkdance Competition – Dumaguete Fiesta 2014

Thanks to Bruce Alfred Aplicano (see comment below) for correcting a mistake from us. The above mentioned Silliman Dance Group is of course the Silliman University Dance Troupe – Our honest apologies for the mistake.

Dumaguete Sandurot Festival Hip Hop Dancing Champion

Sandurot Festival 2014 Hip Hop – Dance Competition

Hip Hop Competition Like always when live show starts its traditionally part of the program are the prayers followed by national anthem, small speech from the Mayor of the City of Gentle people, Mr. Manuel Teves Sagarbarria is also needed as he is the father of the city hall welcoming all the guest and audience […]

Miss Dumaguete Talent night 2014

Miss Dumaguete 2014 – Talent Night

Last night November 16, 2014 was the Pre – Pageant of Miss Dumaguete 2014 on the big stage in Quezon park. The weather was on the side of the organizers and thousands of Dumagueteños waited patiently for the VIPs to arrive, so that the Talent Night or Pre – Pageant night (how it is better called due to lack of talents) could finally start. Mayor, counselors, sponsors and many more or less noteworthy people filled the first rows in the audience. Here some pictures of them mixed with some shots before the show started.



Finally the Miss Dumaguete 2014 Pre-Pageant night got on its way with the prayers and national anthem before the candidates entered the stage in their red-hot Flamenco costumes.

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Talent Night on their Flamingo Custume

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Talent Night on their Flamingo Custume

Next was the talent round, or what the handlers thought the candidates are good in.

After two intermission numbers, the candidates slipped back into their Flamenco outfit and repeated their performance of the beginning of the show for a second time. Now it was time for the judges to calculate the scores and give the first awards.

Miss Dumaguete Talent night with Dumaguete Government Officials

Miss Dumaguete Talent night with Dumaguete Government Officials



If you want to know who will be crowned Miss Dumaguete 2014 you can get your ticket at the Dumaguete Tourism Office in Quezon Park. The coronation night will take place on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Dumaguete Convention Center.

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Talent Night magic  three

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Talent Night magic three

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Press-Conference

Miss Dumaguete 2014 – Press Conference

Miss-Dumaguete-Press-Conference Robinsons Dumaguete

Miss-Dumaguete-Press-Conference Robinsons Dumaguete

November 14, 2014 at Robinsons Place Dumaguete Main Atrium

Way Back in the 1920’s,Dumaguete already chose Queens or muse and they were called Miss Dumaguete Carnival Queen.

On November 24, 1948, after the war, and when Dumaguete City officially became a City, Miss Isabelita Ruperto was declared the first Miss Dumaguete. In the succeeding years up to the present, along line of beauteous ladies have held the prestigious title of Miss Dumaguete, like Rowena Tiempo, Carmen Gonzalez, Lolita Bejar, Girlie Ererio, and Lina Tramonte.

In 2012 the height requirement for candidates for Miss Dumaguete was raised at 5”5, adapted from Binibining Pilipinas criteria, which made it possible for Miss Dumaguete 2013, Lorraine Kendrickson to compete in the Miss World Philippines and won 1st Runner-up.

(This information given by Dumaguete Tourism )

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Press-Conference

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Press Conference

This year Miss Dumaguete 2014 Pageant will not be complete without the media.

The Press Conference for Miss Dumaguete 2014 pageant with the theme “ Optimizing Community Development Through Tourism, Sports, Culture and the Arts” was a success and the contestants are all well prepared.

Miss Dumaguete 2014 – Candidates

Contestant number 1 Miss Malka Shaver and her advocacy called “Environmental Activism”, Miss Dumaguete 2014 contestant number 2 Miss Lineth Avanzado and her advocacy “ Molding today’s Youth through Self-Awareness”,Dumaguete 2014 contestant number 3 Miss Menday Mae De Guia and her advocacy “ Sustaining the Tourism Beauty of Dumaguete City” Dumaguete 2014 contestant number 4 is Miss Crichelle Geralde and her advocacy “ Capacity Development for Youth Groups in Dumaguete City”

Dumaguete 2014 contestant number 5 Miss Kae Lena Nuque and her advocacy “ Empowering Young Women trough the Promotion of a Healthy Body Image Social Media” Dumaguete 2014 contestant number 6 Miss Menchit Maraña and her advocacy “ Awareness Program of the Pros and Cons of Social Media” and the last but not the least Dumaguete 2014 contestant number 7 Miss Ritchly Cais and here advocacy is “ Personality Development Program for the Youth”

Here are some Photos of Candidates, Tourism Officers and VIP’s

St. Pauls University Dumaguete

St. Pauls University – 110th Founders Day

Just when Buglasan reached its peak another institution in Dumaguete had an important anniversary to celebrate. The St. Pauls University – 110th Founders Day was a four day celebration which included a colorful parade through the streets of Dumaguete. Following some images of the parade which saw many local schools invited and participating under a merciless sun.

St. Pauls University Dumaguete

King & Queen - Buglasan 2014

Buglasan 2014 – King & Queen Competition

The King & Queen Competition of Buglasan 2014 was in our humble opinion the absolute highlight of the activities on the stage at Freedom Park. Eight gracious candidates were competing for the Queen title together with eight gentlemen who were in the contest for this years Buglasan King. The contest happened after a whole day of strenuous activities, starting with the showdown early morning, followed by the street dance parade.

Buglasan 2014 - King & Queen

Buglasan 2014 – King & Queen Candidates


King & Queen – Presentation

The presentation of the candidates was supported by their dancers. This made the presentation a fast paced and very entertaining part of the show.

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Buglasan 2014 – King & Queen – Evening Attire

Buglasan 2014 - King and Queen

 

 

Jimalalud - Hambabalud Festival

Buglasan 2014 – Showdown and Street Dance

The Buglasan 2014 – Showdown and Street Dance was traditionally held on Friday. This day was also a special regional holiday. As it could be expected, the Macias Sports Complex and the streets of Dumaguete were packed and it appeared that whole Negros Oriental came to its capital to enjoy the festival of festivals. After all judges, politicians, celebrities and beauty-queens were present, the show finally could start.

Buglasan 2014 Showdown

Eight participants were competing in different categories. The ninth performer was Sta. Catalina with the famous Pakol Festival. They did not participate, as their little monkeys always got the heart of the audience and the judges and basically won all Buglasan competitions over the last years. For this achievement, they got rewarded with the “Golden Slam” and a nice big trophy. It need to be said that Sibulans Yag Yag festival would be a serious competitor for the dance-troop from Sta Catalina and it would be a close call who gets the title at Buglasan 2014 – Showdown and Street Dance.

Following some pictures we took at the Buglasan 2014 – Showdown and Street Dance 

 1 – Bayawan Tawo Tawo Festival

1 - Bayawan Tawo Tawo Festival


 2 – Sibulan Yag-Yag Festival

2 - Sibulan Yag-Yag Festival

 

4 – Jimalalud – Hambabalud Festival

Jimalalud - Hambabalud Festival

5 – Dumaguete – Sandurot Festival

Dumaguete - Sandurot Festival

 

6 – San Jose – Ayuquitan Festival

San Jose - Ayuquitan Festival

 

7 – Bais -Hudyaka Festival

7 - Bais -Hudyaka Festival

 

8 – Tanjay – Bod Bod Festival

Tanjay - Bod Bod Festival

9 – Sta. Catalina – Pakol Festival

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Trophy for Grand Slam Winner Sta. Catalina - Pakol Festival

Trophy for Grand Slam Winner Sta. Catalina – Pakol Festival

Folkdance Competition - Buglasan 2014

Buglasan 2014 – Folkdance Competition

The Buglasan 2014 Folkdance Competition was a colorful event held last night on the Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park Stage. Even the weather was on the side of the organizers. The few clouds which caused some rain an hour before the even started were blown away and the groups could perform their Spanish influenced dances as planned.

Folkdance Competition - Buglasan 2014

Backstage at Buglasan 2014 – Folkdance Competition


Folkdance Competition - Buglasan 2014

 

The competition started only with a slight delay. The few empty places in front of the stage were filled quickly and the folkdance groups in their colorful costumes were ready to enter the stage.

Folkdance Competition – Buglasan 2014

Folkdance Competition - Buglasan 2014

The Ballroom Dancing Competition

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results falk dance & ballrom

 

 

Battle Of the Bands - Buglasan 2014

Buglasan 2014 – Live Band Competition

15 bands from all over Negros Oriental joined this years Live Band Competition at Buglasan 2014. Each band performed 7-10 minutes. Most of them where well prepared and rocked the stage in Freedom Park.  Our winner was clearly the band from Pamplona. Just the guitarist and the bass player alone probably doubled the average age of the whole Live Band competition, and their experience clearly showed the young generation how a few guys can fill up a big stage.


But as it always is, our favorite never wins. However, there was a lot of talent on the stage and all winners in the different categories also deserved their spot.

Backstage at the Live Band Competition

Battle of the Band – Buglasan 2014


Results of the Buglasan 2014 – Live Band Competition

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Official Result provided by Negros Oriental Government

Despite the great entertaining evening and great success, some critic might be allowed. Some Bands had not even their instrument tuned proper, others had their hand on the microphone head and singing more into the hand than into the technical device, and some had a stage appearance like going for a stroll to the mall, standing around with back-pack on just looking at each other, the last thing missing was that they start texting.