5th Anilag Festival 2009 Schedule of Activities in Sta Cruz, Laguna

For those looking for the 5th ANILAG FESTIVAL 2009 Schedule of Activities, plus information on how to get to Laguna Capitol grounds in Sta. Cruz town.

5th ANILAG FESTIVAL 2009 Schedule of Activities
Theme: "Disenyo Sa Laguna"
Provincial Government of Laguna
Provincial Capitol Compound, Santa Cruz, Laguna
March 08 – 15, 2009

Mar. 08 (Sun) Soft Opening
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
6:00 pm Mass
7:00 pm Comedy Show
Mar. 09 (Mon) DAY 1
5:00 am Unang Hirit GMA 7
8:00 am Grand Opening ANILAG FESTIVAL 2009
9:00 am Opening: Trade Fair Exhibit / Competition
10:00 am Animal Farm (Whole Week)
1:00 pm Choral Group Competition Senior Citizen
2:00 pm Landscaping Competition
5:00 pm Street Dance
11:00 pm Fireworks Display
Mar. 10 (Tue) DAY 2
9:00 am Palarong Pinoy
1:00 pm Amateur Singing Contest
4:00 pm Body Building
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
5:00 pm Amazing Laguneños (Mga Kakaibang Laguneño)
6:00 pm Gawad Youth (Cultural Center)
7:00 pm Gawad Sining (Cultural Center)
9:00 pm Laguna Star Quest
Mar. 11 (Wed) DAY 3
7:00 am Drum & Lyre Competition
9:00 am Palarong Pinoy
1:00 pm Amateur Singing Contest
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
5:00 pm Amazing Laguneños (Mga Kakaibang Laguneño)
7:00 pm Little Mister Laguna 2009
10:00 pm Dance Showdown
Mar. 12 (Thu) DAY 4
9:00 am Palarong Pinoy
1:00 pm Amateur Singing Contest
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
5:00 pm Amazing Laguneños (Mga Kakaibang Laguneño)
7:00 pm Little Miss Laguna 2009
10:00 pm Fashion Show
Mar. 13 (Fri) DAY 5
5:00 am Mass Calisthenics
7:00 am Biggest Kesong Puti
8:00 am Teachers' Dance Contest - Duets
9:00 am Palarong Pinoy
1:00 pm Amateur Singing Contest
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
5:00 pm Amazing Laguneños (Mga Kakaibang Laguneño)
6:00 pm Best Tourism Establishments-Awarding
8:00 pm Governor's Night
Mar. 14 (Sat) DAY 6
5:00 am Fun Bike
8:00 am Float Parade Competition
2:00 pm Cooking Contest
3:00 pm 1st Anilag Motorshow
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
5:00 pm Amazing Laguneños (Mga Kakaibang Laguneño)
8:00 pm Ginoong Laguna 2009
Mar. 15 (Sun) DAY 7
8:00 am Sayaw at Misa ng Pasasalamat
2:00 pm Dog Show Competition
4:00 pm Santacruzan sa Anilag
5:00 pm Amazing Laguneños (Mga Kakaibang Laguneño)
8:00 pm Binibining Laguna 2009
11:00 pm Fireworks Display

* Binibini (March 01, Sunday) & Ginoong (February 27, Friday) Laguna Pre-pageants at Pavillion Mall, Biñan

* Daily Band Performers every 6pm at the Food Court


For inquiries, please contact the PROVINCIAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR'S OFFICE (PPDCO) at Tel. No.: (049) 808-1120 / 810-2145

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Rant: Did you know that Tutubi had to request this information directly from Laguna Tourism office and website administrators since the information is not yet available on their website when the festival's about to begin? Such ^(*&(*(*&(* for people who should be more proactive in disseminating such information to interested people wishing to witness and participate in the event. The same is true for most other festivals in the country where information is not easy to get. Tourism people are so.... grrrrrrrrrrrr


How to get to Sta. Cruz, Laguna:

Note Sta. Cruz is the capital town of Laguna Province, bounded by Laguna Lake (Laguna de Bay) and the towns of Pagsanjan and Bay (the former capital of Laguna and from where the lake got its name)

Commute to Sta. Cruz, Laguna:

Board a Green Star bus at the terminal on Taft Avenue near corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (walking distance from LRT Buendia Station) or Hm Transport Bus on EDSA Cubao (Near Victory Liner, there's a Mang Pepe eatery in front) with signboard Sta. Cruz/Calamba and alight at the terminal in Pagsawitan (Pagsanjan) or where most people get off on the highway at a fork on a road. Transfer a jeepney with signboard Sta. Cruz, this will take you to Sta. Cruz town proper and alight in front of the Laguna Provincial Capitol complex (it's partly hidden by wall and large trees) beside Pedro Guevarra Elementary School.

Driving Directions to Sta. Cruz, Laguna:

From Makati, head to SLEX and take Calamba Exit (the last one), proceed to Calamba Crossing where you turn right and follow the road (highway) passing by Los Banos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria and Pila. After passing Sun Star mall, there's a junction where you can turn left towards Sta. Cruz poblacion (bayan), cross a bridge then turn right at the end going to Laguna Provincial Capitol. Alternatively, you drive straight from the junction then turn left (actually a Y-fork) after passing Asian Travellers Hotel in Pagsawitan where the Capitol grounds is located. At the back of the Capitol is Laguna Provincial Hospital.