Sta. Catalina's Pakol Festival Performance at Buglasan Festival
Step back to 2017 and enjoy the colorful performance of the Pakol Festival contingent from Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, as they represent their town at the annual Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City. Celebrating the harvest of the sweet "pakol" banana, this video offers a historical glimpse into the agricultural pride and traditions of Sta. Catalina, highlighting a journey that has led to even greater festival success in the years since.
Pakol Festival at Buglasan Festival 2017:
- Festival Origin: The Pakol Festival honors the town's famous "pakol" banana variety.
- Event: This performance was part of the Buglasan Festival, a provincial celebration that brings together all the festivals of Negros Oriental.
- Contingent: Sta. Catalina's delegation showcased its unique banana-inspired theme and choreography in the streets and showdown competition.
Recent Happenings and Developments in Sta. Catalina (2025):
- Buglasan Festival 2019 Victory: Following this 2017 appearance, the Pakol Festival went on to win the Buglasan Festival of Festivals in 2019, showcasing their continued improvement and dedication.
- Tourism Site Closure: For the Civil Service Culmination on October 1, 2025, the Municipality of Sta. Catalina temporarily closed its tourism sites, including waterfalls, the monkey sanctuary, and river cruising, with normal operations resuming the next day.
- Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Update: In mid-2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority conducted a CBMS data turnover ceremony, which helps LGUs like Sta. Catalina create and enhance their development plans.
- Gandang NegOrense Promotion: A 2025 tourism video for the Gandang NegOrense pageant highlighted Sta. Catalina, showcasing its destinations and vibrant culture.
- Participation in Buglasan 2025: Sta. Catalina is joining the Buglasan Festival 2025 with its Pakol Festival, where contestants for the "Hara Sa Santa" pageant have costumes that honor both the banana harvest and the town's patroness.
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