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Etymologically, Kalilangan is derived from the rootword “Kalilang” which typically means celebration or commemoration in the Maguindanaon dialect.

In a broader perspective, kalilang projects a positive and dynamic meaning for it engulfs the artistic, humane and altruistic aspects of social interaction that takes place in any occasion or celebration.

Kalilangan itself means festival, feastivity or jubilee. It is a social gathering marked by exchanging of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and subordinates in varying tones.

It is also a pageantry of unique and colorful ethnic rites, rituals and traditions like marriage celebrations, religious ceremonies, anniversaries, funerals, enthronement of royal dignitaries, thanksgiving and other social forms of social, political and economic activities.

Somehow, it is not an economic activity but just a season of merriment and celebration.

Below is the schedule of activities for the Kalilangan Festival 2010 with the highlights slated on February 25-27 2010.

Pre-Festival Activities

02/05/2010, Friday 03:00:00 PM Raprapan Screening @ Gaisano Mall
02/06/2010, Saturday 03:00:00 PM Sayaw Barangay Screening @ Gaisano Mall
02/07/2010, Sunday 03:00:00 PMLakan at Lakambini Screening @ Gaisano Mall

Continuing Events

02/08 – 03/03/2010 Fiesta Carnival
02/08 – 03/03/2010 Kandagang sa Padiyan
02/15 –02/28/2010 Garden Show and Exhibits
02/15 – 02/28/2010 Coca-Cola Food Zone
02/15 – 02/28/2010 Asia Brewery Pistahan Zone
02/15 – 02/28/2010 SMB Barkada Zone
02/23 –02/26/2010 Bakbakan sa Gensan @ KCC
02/26 –02/28/2010 Kasalang Filipino @ Gaisano

February 12, 2010
07:00:00 PM Opening: Coke Happiness Zone & Food Court @ Oval Plaza
07:00:00 PM Opening: San Miguel Beer Barkada Zone @ Oval Plaza
07:00:00 PM Opening: Asia Brewery Pistahan Zone @ Oval Plaza

February 13, 2010
09:00:00: Kandagan sa Padiyan Flea Market @ Oval Plaza
03:00:00 PM Opening: Fiesta Carnival @ Oval Plaza

February 15, 2010
09:00:00 AM Kumpetisyon Para sa Karangalan at Kagandahan
Morning –Workshop & Seminar
Afternoon –Hair & Make-up Competition
Evening –Fashion Show
09:00:00 AM Opening: Garden Show & Exhibits

February 20, 2010
09:00:00 AM Pintura at Pananaw Mural Painting Competition @ PBA Sports Arena
03:00:00 PM Lakan at Lakambini Talent Night & Parade of Festival Costumes @ Gaisano Mall

February 21, 2010
09:00:00 AM Alay Kapwa sa Kalilangan
03:00:00 PM Mini-concert: Raprapan & Sayaw Pambata finalists & Fashion Show of Lakan at Lakambini finalists @ Gaisano Mall

February 22, 2010
09:00:00 AM Open House: Barangayan sa Kalilangan Showcase @ Oval Plaza
03:00:00 PM Showdown: Kadsagayan Instrumentalists @ Oval Stage
05:00:00 PM Grand Ceremonial Opening Program @ Oval Stage
07:00:00 PM Grand Fireworks Display @ Oval Plaza

February 23, 2010
02:00:00 PM Back-to-back Finals: Sayaw Pambata & Raprapan @ Gaisano Mall
06:00:00 PM Singing for Peace in Mindanao @ Oval Stage
06:00:00 PM Heritage Gensan: A Cultural Presentation Night @ PBA Sports Arena

February 24, 2010
03:00:00 PM Lakan at Lakambini Pageant Night @ Gaisano Mall
06:00:00 PM Binibining Masayahin Pageant Night @ Oval Stage
06:00:00 PM Indak Mindanao Cultural Dance Revolution @ PBA Sports Arena

February 25, 2010
01:00:00 PM Strings Acoustics Competition @ Gaisano Mall
03:00:00 PM Queen of the Festivals of Mindanao Pageant Night @ Robinson’s Place
06:00:00 PM Malakas at Maganda Doble Kara Singing Contest @ Oval Stage
06:00:00 PM Kulintangan, Kantahan at Sayawan sa Kalilangan @ PBA Sports Arena

February 26, 2010
8:00:00 AM Festivals of Mindanao Street Dancing Competition @ PBA Sr. Sports Complex
08:00:00 AM Dance Sports Workshop @ NDDU
10:00:00 AM Opening: Kasalan sa Gensan Wedding & Tourism Fair @ Gaisano Mall
01:00:00 PM Smart Telecoms Day @ Oval Stage
03:00:00 PM Dance Sports Competition @ Robinson’s Place
07:00:00 PM Smart Presents: Live Concert @ Oval Stage
07:00:00 PM Kalilangan for Jesus @ PBA Sports Arena
07:00:00 PM Street Party @ East Asia Royale Hotel
07:00:00 PM Bamboo live and in concert @ 18-hole driving range

February 27, 2010
05:30:00 AM Thanksgiving Mass @ OLPGV Church
07:00:00 AM Ecumenical Service @ GPS Shrine
08:00:00 AM Parangal Sa Watawat @ GPS Shrine
08:30:00 AM Wreath Laying @ GPS Shrine
09:00:00 AM Brunch of the Generals
02:00:00 PM Kadsagayan Street Dancing Showdown @ Pioneer Avenue
03:00:00 PM Coke’s Open Happiness Zone @ PBA Sports Arena
04:00:00 PM Kadsagayan Focal Presentation Showdown @ Oval Stage
06:00:00 PM 71stFoundation Anniversary Ceremonies @ Oval Stage
07:00:00 PM Grand Fireworks Display @ Oval Plaza
08:00:00 PM Street Party 2 @ East Asia Royale Hotel
09:00:00 PM Globe Presents: Live Concert @ Oval Stage

February 28, 2010
09:00:00 PM Kasalan sa Gensan Wedding and Tourism Fair (Day 3)