ON May 1, 2024, the vibrant streets of Tagbilaran will come alive with the rhythmic beats and colorful displays of the grand street dancing competition and ritual showdown organized by the City Government of Tagbilaran in partnership with its co-presentors and sponsors in celebration of the feast day of Señor San Jose.
Excitement fills the air as Tagbilaranons, tourists and visitors eagerly anticipate the highly awaited event, featuring 15 vibrant contingents representing various barangays of Tagbilaran City.
In a statement, City Mayor Jane Yap expressed her enthusiasm for the event, highlighting its significance in showcasing the rich cultural heritage and community spirit of Tagbilaran.
She emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting traditional culture, which serves as a source of pride for the city and its residents.
The 2023 street dancing champion, barangay Tiptip, is ready to defend its title against ready competitors.
With a dazzling showcase of talent and cultural heritage, each contingent will vie for top honors in the street dancing competition, promising a spectacle of music, dance, and tradition.
Along CPG Avenue, two designated dancing stations will serve as platforms for contingents to showcase their performances in front of judges and spectators.
After captivating the audience with their energetic displays, the contingents will then proceed to the CPG Sports Complex for the highly anticipated ritual showdown.
Adding to the excitement, the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2024 winners and her court will grace the parade alongside Mutya representatives from various barangays.
Furthermore, Saulog sponsors will be actively participating in the parade, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere with floats and walking displays.
Prior to the Saulog Street Dancing on May 1, 2024, upcoming events include the Saulog Fluvial Procession and Himo’g Huni Original Songwriting Competition on April 19, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin from the Tagbilaran City Fish Port at Sitio Ubos, Barangay Poblacion 1, proceeding to Dauis, returning to the Causeway area turning at the “Parola”, and concluding back at Sitio Ubos.
While the Himo’g Huni contest will be held at the Island City Mall Activity Center.
The City Government of Tagbilaran is grateful to Saulog Tagbilaran 2024 Co-Presentors: Provincial Government of Bohol, Copier Source Enterprises, Du Ek Sam/DES Marketing, Ibex, Bohol Tropics Resort, Alturas Group of Companies and Talk N Text.
Special word of thanks goes to Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite, Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, Senator Mark Villar, Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay, Senator Francis Escudero, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, Congressman Edgar Chatto, Congresswoman Kristine Alexie Tutor, Board Members Venzencio Arcamo, Lucille Lagunay, Aldner Damalerio, PCL President Nicanor Besas, Liga Pres. Romulo Cepedoza, and SK Pres. Lawrence Xavier Ancla.
And also to the Saulog 2024 Platinum Sponsors – Val Anthony Construction, Atlantic Erectors, Gaprotec Security Inc., C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions, Gail Construction and Supply, Bohol Quality Corporation, Globe, Nodal Electric Trade and Services, Converge ICT Solutions Inc., Lite Shipping Corporation, Fortune Real Properties, PLDT, Save N’Earn, and Samsung.
The Diamond Sponsors are Southern Star Bus Transit, Mega Speed ICT Solutions, Inc., LABB Construction, Grab Philippines, Oro China, All Visual and Lights System, Panalay Tailoring, Bohol Water Utilities, Inc., Bohol Light Company, Inc., Cocolife, T3CK Group, Infra Machineries Corporation, First Consolidated Bank, Bohol JL Distribution, Inc., Weld Powertools and Construction Corporation, Tessie Health and Beauty, Land Bank of the Philippines, Development Bank of the Philippines, Grand Empire Truck and Equipment Rental Co., Ltd., Phil-Japan Worldwide Management Services, Inc., NDM Pharma and Medical, Cebu Reliance Equipments Supply Industrial Equipment Trading, Universal Robina and Prime Link Pharmaceutical.