Opening of the IBAGIW Festival

The Baguio Creative Festival, now in its fifth year proudly presents a revitalized Baguio Creative City sharing with, and learning from, the rest of the world as embodied in this year’s theme: “LOCALLY CREATIVE, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE!” held at the Baguio Convention Center on November 12, 2022.

Matapos isinagawa ang Madmad, ang Native Invocation sa pangunguna ni Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong kasama ang kanyang maybahay na si Arlene at ang mambunong ay sinundan ito ng Lighting the flame of creativity habang isinagawa na rin ang Unity Dance sa pangunguna ng UC Saeng ya Kasay sa direksyon ni Peejay Natiola.

Labis ang pasasalamat ni Mayor Magalong sa mga taong nasa likod nitong Baguio Creative Festival o ang tinatawag na “IBAGIW”  sa kanilang pagsisikap anya ay nagkaroon muli ng  katuparan mabuo ang Ika-5 yugto  na kung saan ay taon-taon ipinagdiriwang ang napipintong kultura at pamana ng Baguio.

Maging sa mga artist na patuloy ang kanilang walang-humpay na suporta na tunay na ipinapakita ang kanilang mga talento mga malikhaing gawa na nagbibigay ng buhay sa ating kultura.

“I give credit to the brilliant and creative minds who have worked tirelessly to put on a good show tonight, to Ferdie Balanag and his team, the Baguio City Creative Council led by Dr. Raymond Rovillos, the Baguio Tourism Office led by Engr. Alec Mapalo, the Baguio Tourism Council led by Ms. Gladys Vergara, and most especially to our performing artist. Thank you for sharing your crafts and passion for arts,” Magalong concluded,   Photos by:  Mario Oclaman // FNS