Libacao Celebrates Town Fiesta

By Ambrosio Villorente

In honor of its Patron Saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Libacao will celebrate its religious and town fiesta on Nov. 23 – 24, 2007, Mayor Charito I. Navarosa of Libacao announced. It started with the “Videoke Kantahan Sa Plaza ‘07”
There will be novena mass on November 23, mass wedding on Nov. 21, mass confession on Nov. 22. On Nov. 24, Solemn High Mass will be at 8 A.M. with Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, Bishop of Kalibo as main celebrant.
Activities include the Baesa Parada on Friday afternoon, Nov. 23. This is Bamboo Raft speed contest along Aklan river and finishes at Poblacion. The factors to consider in the contest are raft construction, decoration and arrangement; use of local materials, artistry and display of agricultural products indigenous to Libacao.
Awarding of prizes to the winners of Baesa Parada is done during the program with Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores and Governor Carlito S. Marquez as guest speakers after arrival of all the participants.
Civic parade and program will follow after the high mass around Poblacion, Libacao. Mr. Raymond E. Cunningham of Cal Energy will be the guest speaker during the civic program. Engr. Gary R. Gaylan will introduce him. Outstanding Libacao-non Awards (Posthumous) will be given during the Program.
The Search for Miss Libacao is in the evening, Nov. 23. This will be held in Mayor Sol R. Legaspi Memorial Cultural Center, Poblacion. It will start with Doxology by Mr. Sony S. Delgado and Miss Feah Joyce Q. Remola. Mayor Charito I. Navarosa will extend the words of welcome to the visitors and guests. The reading of criteria for the search by Mrs. Rizalita Z. Dionela will follow. There will be promenades of ethnic attire, play suit, long gown and serenade. The top five will be announced. Then Mr. Raymond E. Cunningham of Cal Energy will be introduced to deliver his inspirational message.
Miss Dessy Mae N. Rebuelta, Miss Libacao of 2006 will do her farewell walk and speech.
Among the participants to the search, Miss Talent, Miss Photogenic, Best in Production Number, Best in Ethnic Attire, Best in Play Suit, Best in Interview and Best in Long Gown will be awarded. /MP