Aliwan Fiesta 2012: Lingganay Festival of Alang-Alang, Leyte

The Street Dance performance of LIngganay Festival in Pintados Kasadyahan of Leyte and Sinulog of Cebu. They bagged the 3rd place in 2012 Streetdance competition of Aliwan.

They derive inspiration from the town of Alang-alang's wealth and pride -- a church bell cast in gold by the Franciscan missionary Father Baysa -- allegedly hidden in the depths of the lake Bakga, up to this very day. It was the object of constant raids by moro pirates, and on one occasion, was willfully cast off into the sea by natives who had been converted to Christianity. Every attempt to recover the bell would be foiled by some natural calamity. Even the Japanese and Americans who tried, suffered the same fate. Despite the series of tragedies that befell the town, believers in the Christian faith sought mercy from heavenly powers, particularly trusting the Senor Santo Nino for all their needs. So let the golden bell remain a mythical tale, cherished by Leytenos for its historical significance, but praise and thanksgiving are raised up to the Child Jesus for his great love. From Alang-Alang Leyte, proudly rejoicing "Viva Senor Sto Nino!" -- here is the Lingganay festival!

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