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Surigao rejoices! 40 years of the Bonok-Bonok Festival in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino.

Surigao City Marks 40 Years Of Bonok-Bonok Festival

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The city government launched the 40th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival on Monday, celebrating four decades of cultural and religious festivity in honor of patron saint San Nicolas de Tolentino.

The term “Bonok-Bonok” is derived from the word “Bonok,” meaning downpour, symbolizing blessings from the Creator, while “Maradjaw Karadjaw” translates to “very good” in the local dialect, embodying positivity and abundance.

The festival kicked off with a vibrant street dancing competition that featured five teams in the Bonok-Bonok-Based category and seven in the Festival of Festivals (Free Interpretation) category.

The competing groups represented various sectors from Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, and the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands.

“This celebration reflects our unity, resilience, and the immense pride we feel for our city and its people,” Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II said in his opening remarks.

“Let us continue supporting one another, working together for a brighter future, and ensuring that Surigao remains a place of opportunity and growth for all,” he added.

The event was also graced by Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao, who represented Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

Through Jumapao, Frasco highlighted the significance of cultural festivals to the tourism sector.

“These festivals not only attract visitors from all over the world but also showcase the true essence of Filipino culture. Through these events, we strengthen our tourism sector, invite people to immerse in our vibrant traditions, and share our rich heritage with the world,” Frasco said. (PNA)