Dumaguete's Sandurot Festival at Buglasan Festival 2017
Step back to 2017 and witness the performance of the Sandurot Festival contingent, representing Dumaguete City at the provincial Buglasan Festival. 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." This video captures their vibrant performance, offering a snapshot of the festival before its recent revival and rebranding in 2025.
Dumaguete's Sandurot Festival at Buglasan 2017:
- Festival Origin: The Sandurot Festival is an annual cultural celebration held every September 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.
- Contingent: Dumaguete's delegation proudly represented their city at the Buglasan Festival of Festivals, showcasing their cultural heritage.
- Historical Context: This video provides a nostalgic look back at the Sandurot festival as it was in 2017.
Newest Happenings and Developments in Dumaguete City (2025):
- Rebranded Sandurot Festival 2025: Mayor Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria's administration is revitalizing the Sandurot Festival in November 2025, with a vibrant new logo and a promise of a "bigger, brighter, and more meaningful" celebration.
- Buglasan Festival 2025: The annual provincial festival runs from October 16 to 26, 2025, featuring a job fair, a Festival of Festivals competition, and other events. Dumaguete City is participating with its Sandurot Festival.
- 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.
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