Kasanggayahan sa Sorsogon!

October 17 was Sorsogon’s last day to celebrate Kasanggayahan Festival. This was a province-wide festival in honor of their natural and agricultural bounties. Since I arrived here in Bac-Man, I’ve planned to explore the lowlands during the weekends or such festivities. I only love fiestas because of the better food (number 1 reason!) and cultural experiences. It was a good thing that the company suspends work on local holidays like that. An elder officemate, Sir Manny, invited me to join him shoot the highlight event, Pantomina sa Tinampo. I agreed, although with anxiety on how to get to the city from where in the mountains I stay.

It was luck and diskarte that brought me to the lowlands just with enough time to get around before the parade starts. Downtown Sorsogon is small but it had some pretty interesting sights.

Shortly after lunch, the Pantomina sa Tinampo started.

Taking a rest in the background.

The dancing passes by the cathedral (with an oversized dome).

After the pantomina, I walked to the Rempeolas (Baywalk) to catch the sunset. Most people, especially teens, also decided to end the day there, chatting while snacking on fishballs, chips, and softdrinks in plastic bags.

This is the port. Supposedly you could also see Mt. Bulusan in the background.

The breakwater is the best place for barkadas to chat.

The city and Pocdol mountains. That’s where we work. Underneath Pocdol are vast geothermal resources.

Perfect ending!

I was so tired and drained from all the walking and the heat. But it was all worth it. It was a great, memorable day. Dios mabalos Sir Manny!! Dios mabalos sa indo mga tugang na Sorsoganon!!