The competition queen of Brgy. Babag performs together with her contingent in the course of the Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu Competition 2023. | CDN FILE PHOTO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the primary time, Lapu-Lapu Metropolis can be becoming a member of this 12 months’s Pasigabro sa Sugbo as one of many competing contingents.
Their entry is contingent no. 49 in Sunday’s road dancing competitors and ritual showdown.
Choreographer Neil Tan mentioned their preparations are already in full swing regardless of the very restricted time for his or her rehearsals.
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Tan instructed CDN Digital in a telephone interview that they solely had a month to follow. They began to rehearse with their performers on the second week of July.
“Kuwang kaayo ang amongst mga dancers and propsmen tungod kay late na kaayo ang discover sa pag-join sa Lapu-Lapu Metropolis however we have been capable of rent dancers, mga newbies gud ni sila however gi-train ni sila sa akoang mga dance masters,” Tan mentioned.
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In addition they wanted an even bigger venue to follow. Luckily, Mayor Junard Chan allowed them to make use of the Hoops Dome for his or her rehearsals.
Additionally, Tan mentioned that they needed to make final minute changes to their road dancing entry contemplating the minimal area that they may dance on as they traverse Osmeña Boulevard due to the continuing implementation of the Bus Speedy Transit (BRT) challenge.
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“Nag change napod mi. From huge kaayo, ni go into 4 traces nalang gyud mi para masigo mi [sa dan],” Tan mentioned.
Greatest efficiency
However regardless of the time constraint and the opposite challenges that they needed to hurdle, Tan mentioned that they’re dedicated to provide their greatest efficiency on Sunday and provides satisfaction to their metropolis.
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“Amongst gi-make certain nga nindot amongst ma-present regardless of sa ka brief nga discover nga pag be part of sa Lapu-Lapu Metropolis,” he mentioned.
Tan mentioned their performers will rehearse on the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Heart (CCSC) stage on August 22. They are going to take a coaster to the venue whereas their props can be transported right here on a truck.
On Monday, Lapu-Lapu Metropolis Tourism Workplace in-charge Garry Lao additionally shared some behind-the-scene pictures that he took once they filmed the Pasigarbo video introduction of Mayor Chan on the Mactan Cebu Worldwide Airport.
Tan mentioned that the video introduction was speculated to be a “shock.” Nonetheless, he gave the peace of mind that their “Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu Competition” entry is one thing that Pasigabro spectators will stay up for.
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