BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA
BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental provincial administrator Rayfrando Diaz said the Panaad sa Negros 2023 launching will be on Tuesday, March 14.
It will either be at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon and Park or at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol building.
“It will be a fun-filled launching,” Diaz said.
The official logo, theme and music will be presented.
The event will also include the official sashing of the “Lin-ay sang Negros” candidates.
Previously, the official launching was scheduled last month. It was later postponed to give enough time for the provincial government to reveal the festival’s official logo and song.
Under Executive Order No. 23-04-A Series of 2023, an organizing committee would be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of all programs and activities during the festival.
Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena was appointed festival director while engineer Jose Maria Amugod was named logistics head.
Panaad sa Negros Festival is dubbed the “Festival of all Festivals” in Negros Occidental. All 31 participating local government units showcase the best they could offer in culture, sports, food, and tourism.
The event would also be held for the first time following a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic./PN
