SALAY, MIS. OR., January 1—Salayanos welcomed 2020 with a bang as they
witnessed a spectacular 15-minute fireworks display at the Reclamation Area.
The New Year couldn’t be more memorable as the municipality of Salay also
celebrates its 100th Founding Anniversary.
Prior to the fireworks display, LGU Salay held a Thanksgiving mass and Ecumenical Prayers at the Reclamation area. It was attended by religious leaders from different denominations who led prayers for different societal concerns.
Religious leaders from Evangelical Christian Churches, The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, and Lumad representative make symbolic gesture to pray for unity and lasting peace in the municipality.
The celebration of Salay Centennial began on September 24 to mark the official countdown to 100 days ‘till December 20, 2019. By virtue of Executive Order No. 94, dated December 20, 1919, Gov. General Francis Burton Harisson put into writing the declaration of Salay as an independent municipality from its mother town Balingasag effective on Jan. 1, 1920.
Photo credit: Jay Rome O. Delos Santos retrieved from the Offcial Gazette
The 100 days countdown began with a motorcade caravan from Brgy. Looc to Brgy. Dinagsaan followed by a short awarding ceremony of the Centennial Logo Design Contest held at the reclamation area.
Students of Looc National High School welcome LGU Employees with their flaglets during the Motorcade to mark the official 100 Days Countdown of Salay Centennial Celebration Timothy Justin B. Emata wins 1st Place in the Logo Design Contest. Emata is a graduate of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan and a former Creative Director of XU’s The Crusader Yearbook. Consolation prizes were given to Tomas F. Cape, Jr., James Immanuel I. Cagang and Jopet Valdon. Mayor Angelo G. Capistrano, Jr. and El Progreso Salayano Centennial Council hand over the Cash Prize worth Php10,000 to Emata for winning 1st Place.“The logo here represents a bridge or a spark towards a new direction. Salay has come a long way since it was founded 100 years ago, and with this milestone, it paves the way for better opportunities for the municipality. “
Timothy Justin B. Emata
Later that afternoon, A Larong Pinoy, featuring traditional Filipino games was organized and participated by school children held at the municipal plaza.
Kadang-Kadang
Bato-Lata
Luksong Tinik
Hampas Palayok
Palo Sebo
To cap off the Countdown, presentations from the education sector and local government were showcased later that evening at the Reclamation Area.
Other Activities
OCTOBER 5 Teacher’s Day Celebration
OCTOBER 18 Senior Citizens’ Day
OCTOBER 20 / NOVEMBER 2 Benefit Dance (Bayle)
OCTOBER 27 Misa Pasalamat Para sa Kinaiyahan
OCTOBER 29 Clustered Barangays Choral Singing Contest
December 3-7 Recognition of Oldest Trees per Barangay
December 7 Photo Exhibit Featuring 4 Galleries: DepEd, LGU, CSO and Religious Sector
