Dumaguete City's Sandurot Festival at Buglasan 2015
tep back in time to the vibrant performance of the Sandurot Festival contingent, representing Dumaguete City at the provincial Buglasan Festival in 2015. The festival, whose name means "fellowship," celebrates the city's rich history and welcoming spirit, showcasing the diverse cultural roots that have shaped the "City of Gentle People." SThis video captures their performance, offering a snapshot of the festival before its recent revival and rebranding in 2025.
Dumaguete's Sandurot Festival at Buglasan 2015:
- Festival Origin: The Sandurot Festival is an annual cultural celebration held to commemorate Dumaguete's history and its diverse, welcoming community.
- Event: This performance was part of the Buglasan Festival, a provincial celebration that brings together all the festivals of Negros Oriental.
- Historical Context: This video provides a nostalgic look back at the Sandurot festival as it was in 2015, capturing the atmosphere of the Buglasan Street Dancing Parade.
- 2015 Sandurot Festival: The main Sandurot Festival took place in November 2015, with Dumaguete City High School winning the showdown.
Newest Happenings and Developments in Dumaguete City (2025):
- Rebranded Sandurot Festival 2025: Under the leadership of Mayor Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria, the Sandurot Festival is being revitalized in November 2025 with a vibrant new logo and the promise of a "bigger, brighter, and more meaningful" celebration.
- Buglasan Festival 2025: The annual provincial festival runs from October 16 to 26, 2025, with Dumaguete City participating with its Sandurot Festival contingent.
- Sandurot Festival at Sinulog 2025: In January 2025, the Sandurot contingent represented Dumaguete at the Sinulog Festival Grand Parade in Cebu City.
- Filinvest Futura Shores: The first condominium facility in Dumaguete, a Filinvest project, is currently undergoing development in the city.
- World Travel Index 2025 Safest City: Dumaguete was named the safest city in the Philippines for travelers in the World Travel Index 2025 rankings, with a high Safety Index score.
- New Dumaguete Airport: Construction is underway for a new airport in Bacong, which is expected to serve Dumaguete and handle an influx of passengers by 2038.
- Local Cultural Events: The city has hosted various cultural events throughout 2025, including an Arts Month celebration in February and the "Tayada sa Pantawan 2025" in April.
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