DavSur holds Habagatan Songfest
by RG Alama
Davao City (25 October) -- From 1987-1993, the Habagatan Songfest was prestigious competition of intensively evaluated singing talents in the province and which was the showcase of talents during that period.
After a 14-year hiatus the Cultural Foundation of Davao del Sur, Inc. and its Corps of Scholars in cooperation with the Provincial Government is organizing its revival this year.
Habagatan Songfest has become a distinctive talent extravaganza intended to generate considerable income to finance the scholarship program which would realize the aspirations of indigent but deserving college and technical school students. It would also help move forward the Foundation's worthwhile social concern programs.
This year's Habagatan Songfest will begin its audition rounds on October 25 in the Municipality of Malalag (for District 2) and on October 26 in the City of Digos (for district 1). The Semi-finals will be held on November 10 and the Grand Finals will be on December 15. The Songfest is divided in several categories; "Bubwits (8-14 years old), "Bagets" (15-29 yrs old) and "Bigats" (30-60 years old). (PIA XI) [top]
