By
Gladys Pino
November
23, 2017
DASMARIÑAS
CITY, Cavite -- This city is slated to observe its annual butterfly-inspired
“Paru-Paro” festival on Nov. 26 with city folks and participants donning
colorful butterfly costumes and revelry motifs.
Mayor
Elpidio F. Barzaga Jr. is expected to lead city officials, students and
multi-sectoral groups in the annual celebration of the city’s official
festival, created by the virtue of City Council Resolution No. 069-s-2011 and
Special Ordinance 02-s-2011 initiated by his predecessor, City Mayor Jennifer Austria
Barzaga.
In
an interview, City Administrator Aisa Sango said the festival reflects the
city’s transformation from a former small village of Imus City and its
separation as a full-fledged progressive city and Cavite’s “university center”
and one of the province’s vital hubs dotted with various services, commerce,
trade and industries.
Sango
added that Sunday’s main highlight is the 3 p.m. grand parade participated in
by city officials, sectors and the 36 groups of elementary and secondary school
division contingents.
The
city parade route covers Gov. Mangubat Road, General Aguinaldo Highway and
traverses Daños Street to P. Posadas and converge at the city hall.
Prizes
at stake for the participating parade contingents of 40 to 50 each group are:
PHP75,000 cash for the champion; PHP50,000 -- 2nd place; and PHP 25,000 -- 3rd
place while a consolation prize of PHP 10,000 each for non-winners. The “Best
in Costume” will receive PHP 10,000 cash prize.
Sango
added that this year’s celebration will not feature the usual parade of floats
due to various road rehabilitation works which may stall heavy traffic.
The
city administrator also said that the
city’s Pagamutan is now in full operation and the city mayor wishes to
prioritize fund allocation for various public health/service programs, which is
also a reason to celebrate.
