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Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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SAN JOSE, Antique – A river cruise and a story reenactment showed the historical and cultural significance of Tiringbanay Festival, as well as advocated for the protection and conservation of the Tubigon River, now known as Malandog River.
The Tubigon Solidarity Cruise started at the Maybato-Malandog Bridge South Riverbank going upstream to Barangay Bariri.
A team of 50 boats ferried Mayor Elmer Untaran, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members, employees, and supporters.
In a message delivered upon arrival in Bariri, Untaran stressed the importance of the river cruise and the Alayon Story Reenactment in reminding the younger generation of the cultural and historical significance of the river.
Alayon is the wife of Datu Sumakwel, during whose reign it was believed that the river was coming from a bubon (well) in Bariri.
The river, which extends from Bariri to the boundary of Malandog, Hamtic and Maybato, San Jose, must be protected, Untaran said.
The river downstream also served as anchorage/safe haven of vessels during bad weather/typhoon.
Meanwhile SB member Dante Beriong said the river cruise is a good way for local officials to see for themselves the actual situation of the river so they could initiate measures for its protection.
A program saw Antique National School students reenact the story of Alayon.
Untaran and the SB members unveiled a marker and a fence enclosure around the well, which Bariri officials declared a “historical site” in a resolution.
Panguyang (offering of food), where native delicacies were served to the locals and the guests, capped the activity. (PIA/PN)
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