Kaamulan 2015 Map of Activities

Thank you BukidnonOnline for sharing this valuable information.  It's very helpful.

If like me you're heading to Malaybalay for the Kaamulan 2015 Festival, it is very important to know when and where to go for the particular activities that you're interested in.  I am a regular Kaamulan visitor and I know my way about.  However, I must admit the change of some venues for the major events this year are worth noting!

Check out BukidnonOnline's prep photos HERE.

Kaamulan Festival 2015 Schedule

The Kaamulan Festival celebrating the annual gathering of Bukidnon’s 7 hill tribes will be held from October 1-31 this year.  The main events are listed below:

October 1

• Grand Opening
• Pamuhat (Opening Ritual) followed by a parade

October 3 – Kaamulan Fun Run

October 4 – 1st Kaamulan Phil. Circuit Mountain Festival (Mt Kalatungan, Mt Kitangland, Mt Dulang)

October 9 – 1st Kaamulan Dart Tournament

October 10 – Opening of Kaamulan Horsemanship Competition

October 17 – Opening of Kaamulan Rodeo

October 18 – Rodeo Night

October 19 – National Day of IPs

October 20

• Tribal Wedding
• Kaamulan Ethno Cultural Festival

October 21 – Ethnic Sports

October 23

• Tribal Convention
• Piniliyapan Hu Bukidnon

October 24

• Pamuhat Ritual
• Street Dancing Competition

October 27 – Laga Ta Bukidnon Talent Night

October 29 – Laga Ta Bukidnon Coronation Night

October 30 – Opening of Kaamulan Motocross

All throughout October, there will be Food Fest, Agri Fair, Indigenous Bazaar, Garden Show, Livestock And Poultry Show.  For a complete Kaamulan Festival 2015 Schedule, please visit BukidnonOnline.

Whilst Talakag was last year’s Centennial Major Winners of the Street Dancing and Float Competitions, it will be not be competing for these categories this year.  However, watch out for our own Laga Ta Talakag, Miss Artango, who will be competing at the Kaamulan’s Laga Ta Bukidnon 2015.

Talakag, the Big Winner at Kaamulan 2014

Talakag bagged 2 major trophies during the Kaamulan 2014 Competition held in Malaybalay City, having won the following:

1^st place for the Float Category

1^st place for the Street Dancing Category

This achievement is very special as Talakag did not only beat all 21 contingents (usually there are only 7 competitors at the Kaamulan every year) but also won it during Bukidnon’s Centennial Year Celebrations.  This will certainly be recorded in our Talakagnon history.

Well done Talakag!

See Bukidnon Online for a complete list of winners.

Talakag's Candidate is Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 1st Runner Up

Congratulations to Talakag's Miss JONAFE TUTO TUBERA,
1st Runner Up to the Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 title.


Winners of the Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 Beauty Pageant

Photo from Pageant Organisers

Miss Malaybalay bagged the crown for
Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 / Miss Bukidnon Centennial.

Other winners are:

Miss Libona - 2nd Runner Up
Miss Manolo Fortich - 3rd Runner Up
Miss Malitbog - 4th Runner Up

Talakag's Bet for the Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 (Miss Bukidnon Centennial) Title

Good Luck to Miss JONAFE TUTO TUBERA who will be representing Talakag at the Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 (Miss Bukidnon Centennial) Beauty Pageant tomorrow night in Malaybalay, Bukidnon.

Ethnic Costume
(Photo from Pageant Organiser)

Talent Night
(Photo from PIA-Bukidnon)

For a complete and updated Kaamulan 2014 Schedule of Activities please visit BukidnonOnline.

Talakag Bagged Three Trophies at 2013 Kaamulan Street Dancing Competition

Photo provided by Bon of http://www.contourblog.com/

Photo provided by Bon of http://www.contourblog.com/

 Congratulations and well done!

• First place in Float Category
• Second place in Street Dancing Category
• Third place in Ground Presentation Category

Talakag is the only Municipality in the competition who won a place in all three catagories.  See Bukidnon Online for the complete list of winners.

For those who didn’t make it to Malaybalay to watch the 2013 Kaamulan Street Dancing Competition yesterday or even missed watching the live coverage on GMA-Northern Mindanao TV, here’s your chance to watch it online on the internet.  Just click HERE.

Kaamulan Rodeo 2012

Jim and I, together with our friends Andy and Cynthia, went to the Kaamulan 2012.  However, instead of watching the famous Ethnic Street Dancing on March 3, we decided to go a day later and watch the Rodeo Show for a change. 



The last time I watched a Rodeo Show in Malaybalay was way back in the 70s.  The Grand Stand (the venue) was made of timber then and much of the surrounding area was grassland. So it’s no surprise that I couldn’t quite remember how to get to the Grand Stand this time that we have to stop and ask for directions.  We asked the very first person we saw along the main road who was dressed as a cowboy.  This cowboy turned out to be Mr Tony Guillermo who happened to be one of the Rodeo Judges.  It was a lucky coincidence as we then got invited to watch the show from the Judges’ Box.

It was interesting to see what the Rodeo’s like today.  The Grand Stand is now a concrete structure and the area surrounded by many houses.  The Competitors and Judges were dressed to impress in their finest cowboy attire.  Even some of the Organisers and Spectators made an effort to dress the part.  Del Monte was the Rodeo Sponsor for the Day and free-flowing pineapple juice was offered to the public the whole day from their kiosk.

The Rodeo Show took place in a fenced and dirt (or mud) surfaced arena.  Whilst there were other Rodeo events on the program, we only watched the Team-Roping event in particular.  Mr Guillermo explained to us that this is a timed-event with two cowboys on their horses chasing the calf.  The first cowboy ropes the head while the second cowboy ropes the legs.  A third cowboy then runs to the calf and flanks it on its side.  Today’s winning team did this in just under 23 seconds - I’m impressed!

Judges, Organisers & Marshals Gathered for Last Minute Instructions

I’ll definitely go back next year, complete with my cowboy hat and boots (or wellies), to watch more Rodeo events.


The Cowboy & Me

Cattle, Boots & Denim

Beware! Mad Cows About

Kaamulan 2012 - Grand Opening

Kaamulan Festival is the annual gathering of the Seven (7) Hill Tribes of Bukidnon

(the Bukidnon, Manobo, Matigsalug, Talaandig,

Higaonon, Umayamnon, and Tiguahanon)

in the capital Malaybalay City.

The Kaamulan 2012 held  its Grand Opening Ceremony today.  Check out the Schedule below to see which activities will interest you.  I've been to see the Ethnic Street Dancing in 2009 and 2010 so this time, for a change, I would like to watch the Rodeo.  See you there!

Talakag has a Booth at the Agri-Fair. If you get the chance, please drop in for some refreshing Carrot Juice.

KAAMULAN 2012 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES


February 24 (Friday) GRAND OPENING
Opening Ritual (Kaamulan ha Pangampu)
Kaamulan Grounds @ 6:00 a.m.
Motorcade(Sponsors)
School Band Parade
HTB Mountain Bike Parade
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting / ROTARY PARK Capitol Stage @ 10:00 a.m.
School Band Competition Capitol Stage @ 10:30 a.m.
Off Road Registration Impasug-ong @ 9:00 a.m.
Kaamulan Jam Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m. 

February 25 (Saturday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Bukidnon Seven Ethnic Groups convention
(Bunsuda daw Bigula hu kag Dapita)
Tulugan, Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
HTB Mountain Bike Competition Malaybalay City @ 8:00 a.m.
Opening 2nd Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Moto Trail Challenge
Kaamulan Ground @ 8:00 a.m.
Off Road Challenge Impasug-ong @ 9:00 a.m.
Kaamulan Jam Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.



February 26 (Sunday)
2nd Kaamulan Kitanglad International Rugged Mountain Race
Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park @ 6:00 a.m.
Bukidnon Seven Ethnic Groups convention
(Bunsuda daw Bigula hu kag Dapita)
Tulugan, Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
HTB Mountain Bike Competition Malaybalay City @ 8:00 a.m.
Off Road Challenge Impasug-ong @ 8:00 a.m.
Kaamulan Jam Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.



February 27 (Monday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Flowerhorn Fish Show Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
Provincial Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Day
Kaamulan Open Theater @ 8:00 a.m.
HTB Mountain Bike Competition Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Kaamulan Jam (San Miguel Beer) Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.



February 28 (Tuesday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Flowerhorn Fish Show Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
Tribal Wedding Tulugan, Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
HTB Mountain Bike Competition Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Kaamulan Jam (San Miguel Beer) Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.



February 29 (Wednesday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Flowerhorn Fish Show Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
Tribal Olympics of the Seven Ethnic Groups
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
2nd Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Moto Trail Challenge
Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
A Night of Bukidnon Music with Bukidnon Artist
Capitol Stage @ 6:00 p.m.



March 1 (Thursday)
Tree Planting & Climb (BUMOC, Inc.)
Mt. Ki-amo, Brgy. Kibalabag, @ 6:00 a.m.
Bukidnon Native Cooking Contest
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Flowerhorn Fish Show Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
Tribal Olympics of the Seven Ethnic Groups
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
2nd Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Moto Trail Challenge
Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.



March 2 (Friday)
Tree Planting & Climb (BUMOC, Inc.)
Mt. Ki-amo, Brgy. Kibalabag, @ 6:00 a.m.
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Flowerhorn Fish Show Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
Tribal Olympics of the Seven Ethnic Groups
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
2nd Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Moto Trail Challenge
Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Piniliyapan hu Bukidnon Kaamulan Open Theater @7:00 pm



March 3 (Saturday) ETHNIC STREET DANCING

Pamuhat Capitol Grounds &  Pinehills Hotel@4:00 a.m.
Ethnic Street Dancing Fortich St. to Capitol Grounds @7:00 a.m
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Flowerhorn Fish Show Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m
Opening Kaamulan Rodeo Grand Stand @ 8:00 a.m.
Manila Band / Artist Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m
FIREWORKS Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 p.m.



March 4 (Sunday)
4th Kaamulan Adventure Race Kaamulan Grounds @ 6:00 a.m
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Kaamulan Rodeo Grand Stand @ 8:00 a.m
Rodeo Night Grand Stand @ 7:00 p.m.
Sponsors Night Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.



March 5 (Monday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Chess Tournament
Bukidnon State University 8:00 a.m.
Sponsors Night Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.



March 6 (Tuesday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Chess Tournament
Bukidnon State University 8:00 a.m.
Opening Motocross Grandstand @ 8:00 a.m.
Binibining Bukidnon 2012 (Talent Night)
Kaamulan Open Theater @7:00 pm



March 7 (Wednesday) 
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Chess Tournament
Bukidnon State University @ 8:00 a.m.
Motocross Championship Grandstand @ 8:00 a.m.
RC Off Road Show Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m



March 8 (Thursday)
Womens Day Kaamulan Open Theater @ 6:00 a.m.
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Chess Tournament
Bukidnon State University @ 8:00 a.m.
RC OffRoad Show Kaamulan Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Binibining Bukidnon 2012 (Coronation Night)
Kaamulan Open Theater @7:00 pm


March 9 (Friday)
Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Chess Tournament
Bukidnon State University @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Kaamulan Fun Run
Kaamulan Grounds@5:00 a.m.
SPONSORS NIGHT (San Miguel Beer) Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.

March 10 (Saturday) 95th FOUNDATION DAY

Garden Show, Food Fest, Agri-Fair,
Kaamulan Bazaar, Livestock & Poultry Show
Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
Photo Exhibit/Contest Capitol Grounds @ 8:00 a.m.
1st Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Chess Tournament
Bukidnon State University @ 8:00 a.m.
95th Foundation Day (Parade/Program)
Capitol Grounds @ 7:00 a.m.
SPONSORS NIGHT (SMART) Capitol Stage @ 7:00 p.m.

(Source: Bukidnon News courtesy of the Provincial Tourism Office)

Two Senators and a Governor

It’s not very often that one gets a chance to be in the company of two Senators and a Governor. So when you do, you make the most of it. At the recent Kaamulan Street Dancing Competition 2010 in Malaybalay City, we had the opportunity to watch the performance from the VIP Stage and get “up close and personal” with Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri and, his father, Bukidnon Governor Jose Ma. Zubiri and, their Guest of Honor, Senator Loren Legarda (Vice Presidential Candidate).

Senator Zubiri & Jim

Senator Legarda & Me

Governor Zubiri & Jim

When people all around you are talking about who is the best candidate, it can be confusing at times. So it pays to get to know as much as possible about as many candidates as you can and match them with your own personal criteria.

The fact that the Zubiris (LAKAS CMD KAMPI) and Legarda (Nacionalista) appeared side by side doesn’t surprise me. I don’t think it matters anymore what Party each candidate belongs to. Afterall, people nowadays vote for “the person” and not the Party.

In politics, loyalties can be switched easily in favour of self-interest. So voters pick and choose well and …..

MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE(S) WIN!

Kaamulan 2010 Update: Third Time Unlucky for Talakag

Last January, I wrote about Talakag’s preparations for the Kaamulan Festival 2010. As you may already know, Talakag has already placed 2nd twice in previous Kaamulan Ethnic Street Dancing competitions. Well last Saturday, we were in Malaybalay to watch them compete again. Sadly they’ve been unlucky in their third attempt. The competition was really tough and no matter how hard the Talakagnons tried, their best was just not enough (this time) from the judges’ perspective anyway.

However, let us not lose sight of what Kaamulan really stands for; the opportunity to “gather (and feast) with the seven hill tribes of Bukidnon”. After all, it’s the participation that counts and winning is just a bonus. Kaamulan 2010 has come and gone. So Talakagnons, don't despair. “Live to fight another day” and better luck next time.

I have posted some photos here to document all the preparations and VERY HARD WORK that the people behind the scenes and participants alike have gone through just to make it right on the Big Day.


Costume making with Mrs Flora dela Torre

Jewelry making and baskets

Making the spears and shields

Decorating the totem poles and float

Testing the drums and bamboo musical instruments

Rehearsals

Street Dancing

Dancing at the Capitol Grounds

Mayor Nestor Macapayag receives a plaque of appreciation