by Alex Sanchez
FLUVIAL PARADE – FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Aurora
– Municipal Mayor Enrique J. Cabahug inspired heads of offices, other LGU
staffs, as well as the people of this premier town that is nestled atop
mountainous terrain in the eastern part of Zamboanga Del Sur province to
celebrate a memorable occasion as Aurora is ushered into the 7th
decade of existence as a political unit.
The festival last November 22, 2012,
dubbed “BADAK FESTIVAL 2012 was unique in its exotic setting, highlighted by a
Fluvial Parade, which started at Barangay Lintugop, then heading to the
barangay on a sand strip called Balas. LGU officials, balikbayans and visitors,
including those from foreign countries like, Malaysia, Australia and Ireland
boarded on boats ran by engines.
When the fluvial parade stopped at
barangay Balas, a well- attended presentation participated by pupils and
teachers was held at a stage in Mohammad Ali Dimaporo Elementary School.
BalasBrgy Chairman shared a warm welcome to the LGU officials, visitors and
village folks. Thereafter, the parade returned to Lintugop near the dry land
where mangroves and nipagooves are aplenty, which is owned by the family of
Mohammad Ali Dimaporo. There the subli-saysay activity was presented by
different dramatists and student dancers of the Dayak Arts Guild; among the
presentation was the re-enactment of the coming of the 16 pioneers of Aurora,
which refreshed the town’s history.
Earlier, it was mentioned by Mayor
Cabahug that the Municipality of Aurora town was carved from Labangan town
during the regime of Manuel L. Quezon by virtue of Executive Order 353 and
given the name AURORA QUEZON, wife of President Quezon.
After the re-enactment, an heiress of erstwhile
native leader Sultan Sumadsad was introduced by the barangay chairman to the
visitors and the public. A citation was given to the heiress by Mayor Cabahug,
assisted by first lady Ms.BonemarCabahug, who has also served as Mayor of
Aurora town.