People and Culture
Monday, 11 August 2008 22:13
Sol Erwin Diaz
In the 1950's when Iligan's famous Maria Cristina Falls became the major source of power, Iligan's population increased rapidly. Majority of Iligan's population come from the Visayas and migrants from the other places of Mindanao. Iligan is literally and geographically located at the crossroad of rich culture the Maranao's of Lanao del Sur, Higaunon's of Bukidnon, the dominantly Christian settlers and migrants. Evidence of this peaceful co-existence of the varied cultural mix on its general community. Evidence of this peaceful co-existence manifested during the annual celebration of the city fiesta honoring its miraculous patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel. KASADYA, a street dancing celebration, showcases these rich and varied cultural tradition. Highlighted by the traditional Diandi, eskrima and the street dancing, Sinulog.
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