TARLAC CITY – Tarlac province celebrates its 144th founding anniversary this year with the 1st Kanlungan Ng Lahi (KanLAHI) Festival.
“This is a grand celebration of cultural diversity of the Province. We hope that this celebration will inspire our fellow Tarlaqueños to promote our tourism and be proud of our heritage,” Governor Susan Yap said.
Activities lined up in the weeklong celebration include Food Festival and Trade Fair, Colored Chalk Competition, Battle of the Bands, Bloodletting and Medical Mission, Dog Show, and Tarlaqueño Got Talent.
Also, Job Fair, 1st Gov Susan Yap Inter-Town Basketball Cup, Mutya ng Lalawigan ng Tarlac Grand Coronation Night, Car Drifting Show, Tarlac National Painting Contest, Sayaw Hataw Dance Contest, Palaro ng Lahi, Grand Float Parade, and Street Party.
“On our actual founding anniversary on May 28 which coincides with National Flag Day, we are awarding our Modelong Tarlakenyo. We are also holding our 1st Motocross Competition, and Mister Tarlac 2017 Grand Pageant Night,” Yap added. (CLJD/CJVF-PIA 3)