LEGAZPI CITY, Feb 2 (PIA) – Cagsawa Dos Siglos (Festival) formally opened Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the start of celebrating the gains from transformation of a place of destruction into a premiere and world class tourism site, that is, Cagsawa Ruin and Heritage Park.
Albay province and Daraga town also commemorate and pay tribute today, 200 years after the worst eruption of the Mayon Volcano in history of Albay, to all Albayanos who manifested the indomitable strength marking their resiliency, hope and unity to face and rise from the massive loss and destruction brought by calamities that ravaged the province.
It can be recalled that the worst eruption of the Mayon Volcano took place in 1814 killing at least 1,200 people in the surrounding areas including hundreds of villagers in the town of Cagsawa purportedly seeking refuge inside the church but was buried alive under glowing lava and other molten pyroclastic materials. Only the belfry of the church, now known as the Cagsawa Ruins in the town of Daraga, remains standing as the only witness to the unimaginable destruction and tormented cries of the people as they hurdle the raging fury of Mayon.
“Two hundred years ago, nature’s aberration brought unimaginable destruction of property and lives in this place. After two hundred years, we are still here, standing and happy and prosperous. We are standing here with our indomitable spirit urging us to go on and live life to the fullest. We are standing here with our unquenchable hope for better days,” Albay governor Joey Salceda said.
The bicentennial anniversary dubbed the “Cagsawa Dos Siglos” highlights this year's Cagsawa Festival, a month-long celebration which also adopted the said title as this year’s theme to highlight the survival capability of Albayanos.
The said theme, Salceda noted, is significant to Albay as a world acclaimed survivor of many disasters in the past.
“So our visitors may come to appreciate the beauty of Cagsawa Ruins and Mayon Volcano, admire how nature had transformed a place of destruction into a premiere and world class tourism site, and see how Albay, the most disaster prone province in this part of the country had learned to survive 200 years since,” Salceda said.
The Cagsawa Festival also aims to showcase the culture and heritage of Albayanos particularly in the town of Daraga.
Among the events lined up to bring fun and entertainment to locals and tourists alike are culinary arts featuring Albay’s ethnic food specialties and spicy cuisine including the famous Bicol Express, outdoor adventures and sports such as cross-country bike race and trail run, presentations of dances and stage plays and on the spot “pamaypay” (hand fan) and other handicrafts making contest. (MAL/SAA-PIA5/Albay)
Albay province and Daraga town also commemorate and pay tribute today, 200 years after the worst eruption of the Mayon Volcano in history of Albay, to all Albayanos who manifested the indomitable strength marking their resiliency, hope and unity to face and rise from the massive loss and destruction brought by calamities that ravaged the province.
It can be recalled that the worst eruption of the Mayon Volcano took place in 1814 killing at least 1,200 people in the surrounding areas including hundreds of villagers in the town of Cagsawa purportedly seeking refuge inside the church but was buried alive under glowing lava and other molten pyroclastic materials. Only the belfry of the church, now known as the Cagsawa Ruins in the town of Daraga, remains standing as the only witness to the unimaginable destruction and tormented cries of the people as they hurdle the raging fury of Mayon.
“Two hundred years ago, nature’s aberration brought unimaginable destruction of property and lives in this place. After two hundred years, we are still here, standing and happy and prosperous. We are standing here with our indomitable spirit urging us to go on and live life to the fullest. We are standing here with our unquenchable hope for better days,” Albay governor Joey Salceda said.
The bicentennial anniversary dubbed the “Cagsawa Dos Siglos” highlights this year's Cagsawa Festival, a month-long celebration which also adopted the said title as this year’s theme to highlight the survival capability of Albayanos.
The said theme, Salceda noted, is significant to Albay as a world acclaimed survivor of many disasters in the past.
“So our visitors may come to appreciate the beauty of Cagsawa Ruins and Mayon Volcano, admire how nature had transformed a place of destruction into a premiere and world class tourism site, and see how Albay, the most disaster prone province in this part of the country had learned to survive 200 years since,” Salceda said.
The Cagsawa Festival also aims to showcase the culture and heritage of Albayanos particularly in the town of Daraga.
Among the events lined up to bring fun and entertainment to locals and tourists alike are culinary arts featuring Albay’s ethnic food specialties and spicy cuisine including the famous Bicol Express, outdoor adventures and sports such as cross-country bike race and trail run, presentations of dances and stage plays and on the spot “pamaypay” (hand fan) and other handicrafts making contest. (MAL/SAA-PIA5/Albay)
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