Sta. Marcela, Apayao begins Balangkoy Festival 2023, stages ‘Libnos ti Santa Marcela’

Sta. Marcela, Apayao – Sta. Marcela kicks off its well-known Balangkoy (cassava) Festival along with the celebration of its 56th founding anniversary which starts today, June 15, 2023 and culminates on the 17th with the staging of the Libnos ti Sta. Marcela – meaning a neat and pretty lady of good character worthy of emulation.

In two days, the constituents of Santa Marcela will be having a new town beauty queen who shall lead the young people of the place in various activities for their progress and improvement.

The belle will be any of the six dazzling ladies who signed up for this year’s Search for ‘Libnos ti Santa Marcela’ which will be held at 8:00 p.m. on June 17 at the EKB Memorial Sports Center at Municipal Grounds.

Celebrating their 56th Founding Anniversary and 19th Balangkoy Festival from June 15 – 17, the municipal local government under Mayor Evelyn Martinez’s leadership pushed for the pageant to highlight this year’s celebration.

“Yung Libnos ti Sta. Marcela natin ay isang paraan para makapagparticipate ang ating kabataan sa celebrasyon natin for Balangkoy Festival. That is also an avenue for them to boost their confidence and engage themselves in advocacies,” explained Mayor Martinez.

Martinez likewise told that the event is just one of the several activities they have for the youth. The local executive is known for her support of young people pushing for their development in academics, social participation, sports, and performing arts.

“If we want our young people to realize their full potential and reach their dreams, kailangan gumawa din tayo ng mga iba’t ibang paraan at suportahan natin sila sa kanikanilang linya o pangarap. The best way to have better and productive citizens is to put investment in the younger generation,” said Martinez.

Contenders representing their respective clusters are Miss Dionne Luis Medrazo, 22 of Barangay Barocboc and Barangay San Carlos; Mia Zahira Rotor, 18, Imelda and San Mariano; Kate Joy Galano, 20, Malekkeg, Emiliana and Panay; Rachelle Anne Julian, 18, Nueva and Marcela; Leslie F. Cabanglan, 19, San Juan and Consuelo; and Shiena Payaqui, 17 who carries the name of Barangays Sipa and San Antonio.

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