The “Araw ng Gasan”
weeklong festivities are aimed to showcase “the fecundity and uniqueness of our
indigenous culture thus strengthening the awareness, appreciation and pride of
every Gaseno”, stated Gasan Mayor Vicky Lao-Lim in her festival message. “The
success of our celebration is anchored in community engagement and involvement
in all the activities.”
The week-long activities, all of which were concluded with
resounding success indeed, ranged from Fun Run (Aug 13), Bibong Batang Gaseno
(Aug 14), Walkathon (Aug 15), Bakbakan sa Araw ng Gasan (Boxing, Aug 16), Layag
Contest and Bancathon (Aug 17), Palaro ng Lahi and Singing Contest (Aug 18),
Search for G. at Bb. Gasan 2012 (Aug. 19), Kalesayahan Festival, Drum &
Glockenspiel Corps Competition, Awards Night & Pasayaw ng Bayan (Aug 20).
From left to right: Unica Vargas, Brgy. Tiguion; Rose Ann Par, Brgy. Mahunig; (Bb. Gasan 2012): Ryalyn
Joy Sadiwa, Brgy. Bachao Ilaya;(Bb. Gasan Turismo); Jerlyn Sotta, Brgy. Pinggan; Gladys Aulea Vitto, Brgy. Banuyo; Shaira Mae Drilon, Brgy. Uno (Bb. Gasan Kalikasan).
From left to right: Arjay Montiel, Brgy. Banuyo; Arpe Tan, Brgy. Tiguion; Michael Fanoga, Brgy. Bacong-Bacong; (G. Gasan 2012); Erickson Palosa, Brgy. Mahunig; (G. Gasan Kalikasan); Mark Jero
Bagaporo, Brgy. Dili; (G. Gasan Turismo); Richmond Seno, Brgy. Uno.
Bb. Unica Vargas
G. Arjay Montiel
Bb. Rose Ann Par
G. Michael Fanoga
Bb. Ryalyn Joy Sadiwa
Bb. Gasan 2012 was crowned by Mayor Vicky Lao Lim and Congressman Lord Allan Velasco
Bb. Gasan Kalikasan, Bb. Gasan 2012 and Bb. Gasan Turismo
G. Gasan 2012, G. Gasan Turismo and G. Gasan Kalikasan