Fiesta Cultural, an activity showcasing the rich and colorful history and diverse culture of Zamboanga City, kicked off the Zamboanga Verano Festival (Summer Festival) 2023 Monday, April 14 at Plaza Pershing.
Mayor John Dalipe keynoted the event that featured the Pangalay competition and the Food Festival and organized jointly by the City Government through the City Tourism Office and Atty. Mel Sadain. Councilors Jerome Santos and Vino Guingona, chairperson of the Council committee on tourism, likewise graced the event.
The Pangalay competition which showcased beauty, elegance and grace on stage, was won by the team from Rio Hondo with the teams from San Roque and Sinunuc ranking second and third placers, respectively.
Meanwhile, skilled chefs who participated in the Fiesta Cultural Food Festival exemplified culinary excellence in the presentation of the variety of dishes they prepared.
Winners in the food festival are the following: First place- Sheha’s catering and food services; second place – Mamang’s Greasy Spoon and third place – Chinito’s Restaurant.
Atty. Sadain said the Fiesta Cultural also forms part of the Hariraya Puasa celebration of the Muslim community in Zamboanga City.
(Source: City Government of Zamboanga Facebook page, photo courtesy by Kathy Wee Sit)