Visit Lake Sebu this coming November 7- 11, 2013 as it celebrates the Helobung Festival 2013 and the 30th Foundation Anniversary of the Municipality of Lake Sebu.
Renowned for its diverse culture and scenic attractions, Lake Sebu is South Cotabato's premier destination. It is known as the "summer capital of the south" and the "land of the Dream weavers" - it is where the exquisite T'nalak fabric is made by the T'boli women and the home of "National Living Treasure" Lang Dulay. It is also where one can find the Seven Falls and experience the Seven Fall Zipline. Lake Sebu has three lakes, caves and several other waterfalls.
Visit Lake Sebu this November and see for yourselves why this South Cotabato town is on top in the recently concluded search for Philippine Gems. Below is the schedule of activities for Helobung Festival 2013.
Helobung Festival 2013 Schedule of Activities
November 7, 2013 - Thursday
Cave Launching | 7:30 AM
Kofinit Cave, Brgy. Lamfugon, Lake Sebu
Interfaith Crusade | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Municipal Gym
Concert (Globe) | 6:00 PM
Municipal Gym
T'boli Dance Festival & Fireworks Display | 6 PM - 12 MN
Municipal Gym
Disco | 12 MN - 4:00 AM
Municipal Gym
Renowned for its diverse culture and scenic attractions, Lake Sebu is South Cotabato's premier destination. It is known as the "summer capital of the south" and the "land of the Dream weavers" - it is where the exquisite T'nalak fabric is made by the T'boli women and the home of "National Living Treasure" Lang Dulay. It is also where one can find the Seven Falls and experience the Seven Fall Zipline. Lake Sebu has three lakes, caves and several other waterfalls.
Visit Lake Sebu this November and see for yourselves why this South Cotabato town is on top in the recently concluded search for Philippine Gems. Below is the schedule of activities for Helobung Festival 2013.
Helobung Festival 2013 Schedule of Activities
November 7, 2013 - Thursday
Cave Launching | 7:30 AM
Kofinit Cave, Brgy. Lamfugon, Lake Sebu
Interfaith Crusade | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Municipal Gym
Concert (Globe) | 6:00 PM
Municipal Gym
November 8, 2013 - Friday
Flat Track Invitational Competition | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lake Sebu Central ES Oval Plaza
3 Cock Deby | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
New Gallera, Brgy. Luhib, Lake Sebu
Sports Activities | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Municipal Gym
Flat Track Invitational Competition | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lake Sebu Central ES Oval Plaza
3 Cock Deby | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
New Gallera, Brgy. Luhib, Lake Sebu
Sports Activities | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Municipal Gym
November 9, 2013 - Saturday (DepEd Day)
Civic Parade | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Major Streets of Poblacion
Civic Parade | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Major Streets of Poblacion
Foundation Opening Program | 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Municipal Plaza
Municipal Plaza
Drum & Bugle Showdown, Cheerdance Competition | 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Municipal Plaza
Field Demonstration | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Municipal Plaza
Expanded Employees Night | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Municipal Gym
November 10, 2013 - Sunday (Pre-Cultural Day)
Dawn Parade | 3:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Major Streets of Poblacion
Municipal Plaza
Field Demonstration | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Municipal Plaza
Expanded Employees Night | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Municipal Gym
November 10, 2013 - Sunday (Pre-Cultural Day)
Dawn Parade | 3:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Major Streets of Poblacion
Fun Run - Takbo Para sa Lawa | 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Around Lake shore
Traditional Sports Competition | 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Municipal Plaza
Senior Citizen's Day | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Municipal Gym
November 11, 2013 - Monday ( Foundation Day)
Cultural Parade | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Major streets of Poblacion
Opening Salvo/ Hemgifat Suda Showdown,
Entrance of Tudbulul and his 12 sisters | 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Municipal Plaza
Foundation Anniversary Program,
Cultural Showdown | 10:30 AM - 12 Noon
Municipal Plaza
Kesefeken be S'lung | Salo-salo sa banwa | 12 Noon - 1:00 PM
Municipal Plaza and Municipal Gym
Kem Utom ne Lingon Tau S'bu ( Music & Chant) | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Municipal Stage, Festival Ground
Hegidu Kuda/ Horse Fight | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Municipal Plaza
Mutya ng Lake Sebu | 6 PM - 12 MN
Municipal Gym
Traditional Sports Competition | 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Municipal Plaza
Senior Citizen's Day | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Municipal Gym
November 11, 2013 - Monday ( Foundation Day)
Cultural Parade | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Major streets of Poblacion
Opening Salvo/ Hemgifat Suda Showdown,
Entrance of Tudbulul and his 12 sisters | 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Municipal Plaza
Foundation Anniversary Program,
Cultural Showdown | 10:30 AM - 12 Noon
Municipal Plaza
Kesefeken be S'lung | Salo-salo sa banwa | 12 Noon - 1:00 PM
Municipal Plaza and Municipal Gym
Kem Utom ne Lingon Tau S'bu ( Music & Chant) | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Municipal Stage, Festival Ground
Hegidu Kuda/ Horse Fight | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Municipal Plaza
Mutya ng Lake Sebu | 6 PM - 12 MN
Municipal Gym
T'boli Dance Festival & Fireworks Display | 6 PM - 12 MN
Municipal Gym
Disco | 12 MN - 4:00 AM
Municipal Gym
Helobung is a T'boli word which means "never-ending joy".