Lakwatsarah

September 18, 2013. Under the scorching heat of the morning sun, I patiently walk the streets of Tacurong as I struggle to find a decent spot to take photos and witness for the very first time the Talakudong Street Dancing and Field Demonstration . My burnt skin due to previous festivals and farm visits screams for some time out, but I just couldn't let the unforgiving sun ruin my excitement. It's another day to explore the city, my birthplace and my family's home province on this one festive day. Plus, this is after all, the fourth and last festival of my almost 3 month long Mindanao itinerary.   performers swaying their vibrant kudongs

" Talakudong " is a neo-ethnic festival that blends Maguindanaon Muslims and Illongo Christian culture into a colorful and exotic exhibition of headgears indigenously made out of local materials. Schedule of Activities August 18 - September 10, 2010      1st Toda Basketball Tournament at City Gym September 4- 5, 2010      Inter-school Table Tennis Tournament at City Gym September 6 - 20, 2010      Trade Fair at Quezon Avenue September 11, 2010      Region 12 Taekwondo Championships at 1pm in City Gym September 12, 2010      Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong 2010 (Talent Night) at 7pm  in NDTC Gym September 11 - 12, 2010      Mobile Passport Service for e-passport at City Hall September 13 -18, 2010      DTI Diskwento Fair, Producers Fair Industrial Tour at City Hall Compound September 13, 2010      Inter-Faith Mass Opening Program at 7am in C...