The month of June always exudes a festive atmosphere in the province of Palawan. It is the month of the anniversary of the civil government of Palawan and the month where locals from other municipalities visit Puerto Princesa City for the month-long celebration of the Baragatan sa Palawan.
“Baragatan”, coined from the Cuyunon (a local language) word “bagat” which means to meet, is a meeting, a convergence, an assembly of people and culture. This celebration is focused on showcasing the historical, cultural, agricultural, investment and trade potentials of the province with the participation of the different municipalities, the private sector and non-government agencies and seeks to provide an opportunity for all sectors and cultural groups to showcase their varying cultures, colorful lifestyles, crafts and handicrafts. http://www.baragatansapalawan.com/
Last June 16, 2009, a Cuyono rock band competition was held at Palawan Provincial Capitol as part of the activities for the Baragatan sa Palawan 2009.There were a total of 13 rock bands who joined the competiton which proves that there is a large group of young musicians in palawan who are capable of making rock music in Cuyonon and a large group of young people who speak or understand the language. Bulyaw Mariguen despite being in Manila joined this night of rockin music by screening their Ploning Adin Ka Ren Music Video before the winners of the Cuyono rock band competition were announced. Bulyaw Mariguen's Ploning Adin Ka Ren Music Video is the first music video produced by a Palawena that features a Cuyono rock band, their song and local talents. It is also the first pop music video of a local band shot in Palawan.
A day after the screening at the Baragatan, A LOT of Cuyonons asked for a copy of the music video at the Cuyo booth of the Baragatan (proof of its demand and effect to the Cuyonons). The vocalist of COOLBIRTH, the winner of the rock band competition, also said that the music video was ASTIG!
Copies of Bulyaw Mariguen's Ploning Adin Ka Ren & Guegma Music Videos are now available at the Arts & Culture Arm of the Provincial Government of Palawan and may also be ordered online. For inquiries contact Joey Fabello at 09276275554 or through joeyfabello@yahoo.com
Belowis a footage of the screening of the music video. Thanks to Mares Krishnaa & Mares Vily Bajar for the footage. Shot only through a digicam.
Radio Ad of Baragatan
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