Kalinga inter-agency body adopts ‘Call of a Thousand Gongs’ for Ullalim 2014

TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) - The celebration of the Kalinga’s 19th founding anniversary and Ullalim Festival in February next year may be highlighted with the simultaneous playing of a thousand gongs.

Said proposal, which was adopted in a resolution by the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo body composed of the various provincial government department and national line agency heads, was presented by a civil society group headed by Dr. Amelia Miranda. It aims to put the name of the province in the world map through their unique and beautiful gong playing.

Miranda, who is also known for being an advocate of culture, said the proposed project is called “Awong di gangsa” or “The call of a thousand gong” proposal.

As a cultural community, the people of Kalinga find pride in their gongs which are only played during special occasions, festivities and celebrations. She said that the Kalingas have complete sets of gongs unlike the other cultural communities in the country. Governor Jocel Baac called on the group and the concerned members of the body to look into the mechanics and proper preparations of the event. This he said could also be conceptualized as a possible attempt for a Guinness World Record for the province. **Geraldine G. Dumallig/Guru Press – Aug. 5, 2013

Kalinga prepares for its anniversary

Tabuk City – As one of his first official actions on the first day of office of 2013, Governor Jocel C. Baac signed the first Order which signals a busy month for the Kalinga provincial government in preparing for the celebration of its anniversary on February 14-17.

Gov. Baac issued Executive Order No. 2013-01 last January 2 mandating a multi-sectoral “observance and participation to the 18th anniversary of the province of Kalinga and the celebration of the 2013 Ullalim Festival”.

It is expected that the various committees created under this Order will begin a loop of meetings and planning workshops in order to come up immediately a proposed line-up of activities and the corresponding budget. As stated indisputably in the Order, “Kalinga Shines”, which is the mantra of the present dispensation, will be the theme of the celebration”, and all activities should give meaning to it.

Highlights of the anniversary celebration and Ullalim Festival will be the agro-industrial and tourism fair, cultural and tourism events, Miss Kalinga and Laga fashion show, skills fair, variety shows, municipal bands and social dances presentation, and drum and lyre competition.

It is recalled that the then Kalinga-Apayao province was subdivided into two distinct provinces on February 14, 1995 by virtue of R.A. 7878. Since then Kalinga province observes its founding anniversary and afterward institutionalized and integrated into its celebration the Ullalim Festival. **ken atiwag

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2008 Ullalim Festival

Celebrating the 13th Kalinga Foundation Day

Ullalim literally means a tale, saga, or story notably chanted either during romantic moonlit nights, Bodong celebrations, fiestas, wedding celebrations or any occasion. It is the poetic expression of the heroic exploits, romance, joys, successes as well as tribulations, and the way of life of the Kalingas from birth to death.

The Ullalim Festival was first held in February 14, 1995 in celebration of the first Founding Anniversary of the province. Since then, it was institutionalized as a yearly activity in celebration of the Founding Anniversary of Kalinga on the 14th of February.

This Ullalim Festival is a tourism and industry promotional event for four days showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the people and their natural resources bounties. More than that, the festival will be a great gathering of people to demonstrate once again unity and oneness in pursuit of their vision of peace and development.

The 2008 Ullalim Festival is the story of Kalinga in its 13 years of existence. It is “Our story…Our vision.”

13th Kalinga Foundation Celebration

2008 Ullalim Festival
Schedule of Activities

February 13

07:30 AM	-Assembly at the Rotary Marker
08:00 AM	-Cultural and Float parade by Municipal Delegations, Business Sector, POs/NGOs -- Route: Rotary Marker to Carabao marker turn right to LBS (formely Harriet’s) and turn left to the Capitol compound
10:00 AM	PROGRAM PROPER
	-Doxology	-TNHS Speech Choir
	-Invocation	-Rt. Rev. Renato M. Abibico
	-Pambansang Awit	-TNHS Banduria
	-Kalinga Hymn	-TNHS Banduria
	-Welcome Remarks	-Mayor Camilo Lammawin, President, LMP, Kalinga Chapter
	-Opening Rites	-Hon. Floydelia R. Diasen Provincial Governor, Kalinga
	-Ullalim by “Banna”, Sounding of the Gong, and Tachok by Lubuagan Dance Troupe
	-Introduction of the Guest of Speaker	-Atty. Amador Batay-an Regional Director, NCIP-CAR
	-Keynote Message	-Atty. EUGENIO A. INSIGNE, Chairperson, NCIP
	-Tour around the Agro Industrial Fair Site
12:00NN	-Fellowship Lunch with the Guests & Official Visitors
1:00 PM	-Salidummay Chorale Competition
	-Indigenous Games and Cook Fest
	-Cultural Presentations of the different Municipal Festival
	-Unoy Festival of Tinglayan, Salip Festival of Pasil, and Tanudan Festival

February 14

7:30 AM	-Assembly at the Rotary Marker
8:00AM	-Grand Civic Parade (Route: from Rotary Marker to Carabao marker to Harriet Store and to the Capitol grounds)
10:00AM	ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM
	-Doxology	-UCCP Choir
	-Invocation	-Msgr. Prudencio P. Andaya, Jr. Apostolic Vicar, Vicariate of Tabuk
	-Lupang Hinirang & Kalinga Hymn	-Bulanao Central School Banduria
	-Anniversary Message	-Hon. Floydelia R. Diasen Provincial Governor
	-Cultural Ensemble	-Balbalan Dance Troupe
	-Inspirational Message	-Hon. Manuel S. Agyao Congressman, Lone District of Kalinga
	-Cultural Presentation	-Brgy. Antonio Canao, Banga Dance
	-Introduction of the Guest Speaker	-Tabuk National High School Speech Choir
	-Keynote Speech	-Hon. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri Senator, Republic of the Philippines
12:00 NN	-Fellowship Lunch and Dialogue with the Guest of Honor
01:00 PM	-Cultural Festivals -Amung chi Bochong of Lubuagan -Manchatchatong Festival of Balbalan -Pasingan Festival of Pinukpuk
02:00 PM	-Provincial Skills Olympics
07:00 PM	-Laga Fashion Show (Venue: Tabuk People’s Gym)

February 15

7:00 AM	-Assembly at the Rotary Marker
8:00 AM	-Street Dancing by Secondary and Tertiary School (Route:Rotary Marker to the Capitol Grounds)
10:00 AM	PROGRAM PROPER
	-Invocation by the	-St. Tonis College Choir
	-Lupang Hinirang & Kalinga Hymn	-TNHS Choir
	-Welcome Message	-Hon. Fernando M. Abay, SP Member
	-Intermission	-SLCB School of Living Traditions
	-Message	-Hon. Jocel C. Baac Vice Governor, Kalinga
	-Saliddummay Chorale Rendition
	-Lubuagan Banga Dance
	-Introduction of the Guest Speaker	-Dir. Cenon M. Querubin Regional Director,TESDA
	-Keynote Speech	-Mr. Rogelio C. Peyuan Deputy Director General, TESDA
	-Pinikpikan Festival of Rizal & Inandila Festival
12:00NN	-Fellowship Lunch with the Guest of Honor and Official Visitors
1:00 PM	-School Drum & Lyre Marching Band Competition
3:30 PM	-Matagoan Festival & Awarding Ceremonies (Program c/o All concerned committees)

February 16, 2008

Love the Chico River Rafting Challenge with Minimal Registration Fee of P2,000/pax inclusive of gourmet lunch. Participants are Guests & Visitors of the Ullalim Festival 2008, all Heads of Provincial and National Line Agencies.

(Last Stretch—competition)

8:00 AM	-Assembly: Capitol Grounds
8:30 AM	-ETD to Tomiangan
10:00 AM	-Love the Chico River Rafting Challenge
2:00 PM	-Kakan!!! at Dalimuno Tourism Site
3:00 PM	-Home Sweet Home