Tarlac Gov. Susan Yap said the celebration will highlight the culture and tradition as well as the people of the province. The activities will include “Palaro ng Lahi,” Flora and Fauna, Pet Show, Philippine Tapestry Fashion Show with “Tarlaqueños Got Talent” and several other competitions.
The street dancing competition and Binibining Kanlahi pageant will be held on Wednesday while Thursday activities include the Zumba Fest, Paralympic Games, Night Ride and a Variety Show.
The Friday activities will include the Gov. Susan Yap Shoot Fest, Cheer-Dance Competition and the Mr. Tarlac 2018. The week-long festival will be capped with the Kanlahi rites on March 16 to give recognition to outstanding Tarlaqueños.
According to Tarlaqueño historians, Kanlahi was derived from “kanlungan” (cradle) and “lahi” (race), taking the namesake from the mixture of people and races, including their culture, traditions and historical contributions that established the province of Tarlac while keeping its own identity amid its cosmopolitan set-up.
