BEAUTIES UPFRONT. Candidates to the Lakan at Mutya ng San Fernando are presented to the media by the 2012 Pyestang Fernandino executive committee in yesterday’s press conference at the Heroes Hall.
Photo by Bong Z. Lacson
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Multi-festivities anchored on the promotion of local culture summatizes “Pyestang Fernandino 2012” that officially began Sunday, May 13, here.
“On the occasion of the feast of St. Ferdinand, our city’s patron saint, we celebrate our rich culture, highlight our best talents, and showcase our unique bond as a people,” Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez called the theme for this year’s festivities – “Pyestang Fernandino, Dalerayan Ning Kulturang Pasulungan (Channel for the promotion of culture) – as “a reaffirmation of every citizen’s role in contributing to the progress of the community while promoting Kapampangan heritage.”
Among the cultural activities slated are exhibit and launching of the book “Iniang Malati Ku” authored by Irwin Nucum, Little Miss Fernandino and a cultural show on May 25; Burarul (kite) festival, Flores de Mayo and Banda Keni, Banda Keta music fest on May 26; Ms. Gay Festival Queen on May 27; Serenata and Fernandino Got Talent on May 28; and the Lakan at Mutya ning San Fernando on May 29.
The celebrations opened on May 13 at the SM City Pampanga with an Off Road Challenge 4X4 competition. Other sports activities slated are Pyesta Fun Run on May 20; OCA Cycling Tour Caravan and Mr. San Fernando Body Builder on May 26; Tillbury race on May 27.
The festivities end with the inter-barangay basketball championship and the Pampanga’s Ultimate Champion competition cum variety show and raffle on May 30.
This year’s fiesta celebration is distinct from past celebrations with the active participation of various manufacturing companies in an Agro-Industrial Fair which, Rodriguez said, “is an opportunity for the Fernandinos to market their products such as furniture, handicrafts and processed foods.”
