Drumbeating with Kids

by Gil Camporazo

My new school assignment, Balabag Elementary School annually is participating in Pasalamat Festival of La Carlota City, a week-long thanksgiving occasion for a bounty harvest of the city. There are a lot of merry-making activities and competition. One of the highlights of the said festivity is a rhythm contest of the official samba beat created by the late City Mayor Luis "Nonoy" Jalandoni.

This rhythm contest is categorized into two, the adult and the kid. The adult is representing their own barangay, while the kid is representing their school and our pupils are one of them. They call themselves as Tribu Mahogany.

La Carlota Agro-Trade Fair 2013

Local produce of La Carlota City from root crops, fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, among others are displayed and even offered for sale in an affordable prices in this business fair.

This agro trade fair is a part of the various activities in the week-long La Carlota Pasalamat Festival which kicks off, Apri 22 and culminates on April 25.

Other wholesome feature and family fun-filled togetherness which could be seen and be enjoyed in this week-long activities may include the following: horse back riding, laro ng lahi, and many more.

Yo may take your time and visit the place, La Carlota City and enjoy the fun of this festival.