“Nalipay guid ako kang community participation nga nagpangibabaw sa ka dya nga okasyon. Ridya ako tulad kay gusto ko guid I appreciate ang effort kang tagsa-tagsa,” Mayor Richard Garin said in his message to the members of the contesting tribes during his visit to them on February 1, 2023.

Mayor Garin personally visited Tribus Bakolodnon, Bantalaan, and Baklayanon to express his support and make everyone feel valued.

In his personal capacity, he provided snacks, t-shirts and P200.00 each to all the participants.

He is also scheduled to visit the other remaining tribes in the coming days.

MIAGAO, Iloilo – The 2023 Salakayan Festival will be an event for the community and the masses.

In his message to the tribe managers, choreographers and school heads during their meeting today, Mayor Richard Garin said that the members of each tribe must come from the community.

“This event will improve the community participation. The success of this dance drama competition hanggud guid nga bagay ang dara kang barangay,” Mayor Garin said.

On top of this, the events lined-up for the weeklong Salakayan Festival were designed to highlight the participation of the masses.

Slated on February 11, 2023, the Dance Drama Competition will be participated in by eight competing tribes namely:

⁃ Tribu Baclayanon

⁃ Tribu Bacolodnon

⁃ Tribue Salagyawan

⁃ Tribu Bantalaan

⁃ Tribu Tabuk- Tabuk

⁃ Tribu Tabun-ak

⁃ Tribu Kabugwason

⁃ Tribu Kirayanon

Who knows better the history and can be the best tour guide than the Mayor himself?

Mayor Richard Garin warmly welcomed the candidates of Miss Iloilo as he confidently shares history and tidbits of what the town can offer to visitors. The candidates also shared some fun talks with the Mayor.

They were here on December 21st for the learning and courtesy visits to municipalities. In the evening they were also presented to Miagaowanons during the Night with the Stars.

Miagao is represented by Lin-ay sang Hablon 2022 winner Angelica Vinson.