Shariff Kabunsuan Festival 2022
Held annually, the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival honors the man whom the festival is named after in spreading the teachings of Islam in Mindanao.
An Arab Malay from Johore, Malaysia, Shariff Kabunsuan, conducted an expedition to the islands of Lanao and Maguindanao in the early 16th century to preach the religion of Islam.
This writer had heard of the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival from other travel writers but had little prior understanding of it. Being given the opportunity to cover it allowed me to learn more about the numerous inspirations that go into its celebration. With the Bangsamoro region’s history at the forefront of the festivities, the week-long time I spent covering the festival provided me with an in-depth study of the cultural diversity and fascinating traditions of the people of Bangsamoro.
In keeping with the festival’s theme of “One Heritage, One Culture, Endless Possibilities,” which honors the Bangsamoro homeland and its people for their shared history, colorful but distinct cultures, skilled handiwork, distinctive traditions, and breathtaking scenery, here are a series of events that made this year’s Shariff Kabunsuan Festival a giant success.
Kuyog street dancing competition
The 2022 Shariff Kabunsuan Festival’s opening salvo was a medley of roars, spirited choreography, and thunderous drumming beats as contingents from North Cotabato, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Sultan Kudarat adorned with elaborate headdresses, and vibrant costumes competed for the top plum.
The dazzling display of dancing and drumming energy kept the crowds that flocked to Cotabato State University’s Grand Stand wildly entertained.
As each section of the crowd expressed their thunderous support to their favorites, the performers from Tulunan, North Cotabato was the day’s undeniable winners. They took home the first prize of 300,000 pesos while the contingent from Isulan, Sultan Kudarat bagged the 2nd prize worth 200,000 as Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao round off the top 3 with a 100,000-peso bounty. The other three non-winning groups were also awarded with consolation cash prizes.
Before the Kuyog competition, there was also a colorful reenactment of…
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