CDO's 'Higala-ay Festival' kicks off

• Source:https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1076955
• Monday, August 5, 2019 4:35 pm

By Ercel Maandig (PNA)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The local government has formally launched the month-long celebration of "Higalaa-y Festival" on Sunday.

Higala-ay, which means "friendship," is an annual celebration that coincides with the city's religious fiesta, in honor of Catholic patron saint, Augustine.

Mayor Oscar Moreno led the opening, along with local stakeholders, government officials and partners from the business sector.

Moreno underscored the significance of the festival, not only to attract tourists, but also to foster partnerships and investments.

The festival's highights include Kumbira, a food exhibition; Kahimunan, a showcase of local handicrafts; Search for Miss Cagayan de Oro; Higala-ay Dragon Boat race.

Most of the major events, such as the float and street parade, usually happen on the last week of the month, aligned to the city's fiesta on August 28.