A Union of
Unique Fiestas
The merger of the then municipalities of Bacon
and Sorsogon opens a new avenue for each constituency. Bringing programs
closer to the people is just one innovation that will prove how the City
Government is working...TOWARDS THE PEOPLE… The merger unifies the
two municipalities, with its own unique heritage, history, culture and
sceneries as it paves the way to two municipalities gliding and soaring
uniquely and harmoniously. As each municipality celebrates its own fiesta in
honor of its patron saint/s who led to its spiritual maturity, more
scintillating, dazzling and creative programs, never been seen and heard
before are whisked to make the occasions more captivating and meaningful.
BACON
FIESTA: Maogmang Fiesta Sa Bacon Na Magayon Five alluring nights completed the Bacon Fiesta
package, starting with the ShowGay 2009 and Dance Concert, where Archie
Caubang, Jason Dorado and Eduardo Jaymalin Jr. bagging first, second and
third places respectively for the Showgay. To make the celebration more
captivating Ballet de Sorsogon featuring G-Force Dancers graced the night
enchanting Bacongon with their contemporary and interpretative swaying of
hands and hips.
Libreng
Dyaming (A Free Back to Back Concert sponsored by GSM and LGU Sorsogon City)
followed. Tropicanos and band sponsored by GSM represented by Mr. Michael
Ting, GSM Area Manager serenaded the ni
ght that gave life to melodies from
different genre. Half notes, full notes, G-clef, sharp and base virtually
echoed through the night. On the third night of the festivities, BACIA
Auditorium were filled with different young individuals, dance enthusiasts
and party goers, who from seven till midnight danced and sweeped the dance
floor with their free-style dance steps and break dancing. Imagine a twelve
year old Bacongon imitating Mark Herras and Billy Joe Crawford, with
their bad boy break dance. Aldin Dineros,
Ian Harold Damils and Michael Dioquino were the contest winners. Another event that showcased great dance is the Baile
Grande, a ballroom dancing highlighting different barangays, and peoples’
organizations (POs) dancing to the tune of cha cha, tango and the
controversial salsa.
The grandeur
event that speaks
of sizzling and hot Male and Female Beauty and Body Search captivated the
spectators’ imagination. Men and Women wearing the elegant works of
designers allure and enthrall the spectators. A two and half hour
show exhibited and paraded talent managers’ craftsmanship with their Summer
Wear, Creative Red Hot Costumes, Hawaiian Attire and
Free style
Bikini Fashion, with Mr. Kent Barrameda bagging
all the minor awards and crowning him as Mr. Summer Hot Buddy 2009 and Ms. Rochelle
Perez as Ms. Summer Hot Buddies and Best in Freestyle Bikini Fashion. Other
awarded beauties and gents were Mr. Frederick Joseph Jimenez and Ms. Ashley Anne Himor as first runners-up, with Himor getting the award
as Best in Creative Red Hot Costume and Mr. Jeffrey Toriente and Ms.
Jennifer Viernes as second Runners-up and with other minor awards such as Best in Summer Wear and Hawaiian Attire for Ms. Viernes.
Festival street dance showcased the history, culture and ethnicity of the
City of Sorsogon with five participating contingents from Sorsogon National
High School, Celestino G. Tabuena Memorial National High School, The Lewis
College, Buhatan Integrated School, Computer Communication Development
Institute with six other Barangays namely Rizal, Capuy, Abuyog, Talisay and
Sirangan, tribu Katandog and the Alternative Learning System of the DepEd.
Participants in their colorful and creatively designed costumes showed-off
as they depicted the City’s history. 
Dance
sport competition in the afternoon and Hip-hop Invitational Competition in
the evening lined-up the festivities. Another region wide competition with
cartwheel on the left, pa de buree on the right were truly appreciated. The
City Government with the competent leadership of Hon. Leovic R. Dioneda
continuously deliver public service not only through food packs and
porridges but also programs that nurture the soul.
Republic
Act No. 8806,
which became
a
law in August 16, 2006 and was ratified by the
constituents of the then municipalities of Sorsogon and Bacon that resulted
in the merging of the municipalities, paved the way to the birth of
Sorsogon City.
Sorsogon originated from the word "Sosogon"
which means trace. This, after the colonizer, in their attempt to reach
there destination, ask the local inhabitants for directions. Unable to
understand the language, used by the visitors, the local folks just answered
them "SOSOGON", at the same time pointing towards the river, in a gesture of
showing them the route. Thus, colonizer named the place
"SOSOGON", which later on became
SOLSOGON, and is now known as the famous CITY
OF SORSOGON. With the
making of the City Sorsogon though the ratification of a plebiscite on
December 16, 2000, it is but fitting to give tribute to its foundation.
Thus, the Sosogon Festival was conceptualized and celebrated, with
its first festivity held last December of 2007. The festival is aimed
primary at giving significance on the birth of the city of Sorsogon which
showcases and highlights the history and merging of the two former
municipalities.
