Dapitan City sets ‘Kinabayo’ festival song writing competition

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DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte, July 4 (PNA) -- The city government is inviting musicians, singers and composers to join the song writing competition that will be held as part of this year’s “Kinabayo” Festival.

City Tourism Officer Apple Marie Agolong said the competition, which is anchored on the theme: “Awit sa Pista sa Dapitan Kinabayo Festival,” will be held on July 20.

The Kinabayo Festival has been celebrated by Dapitan City folk centering on the feast day of Saint James the Greater, Dapitan City’s patron saint, in July 25.

Agolong said the deadline for submission of entries is on July 10.

The entries should be submitted in Compact Disk (CD) or Flash Disk recorded to her office or look for Alma Calasang with contact number +639099495329.

Agolong said only 10 entries will be chosen to participate in the final round of the competition.

The winner will receive PHP10,000 while the performer PHP5,000 cash prize.

The winning entry will serve as the official theme song of this year’s week-long Kinabayo Festival from July 16 to 25. (PNA)
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