Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012

After Sinulog, what is the next big celebration that the Cebuanos are anticipating? The answer---the Kadaugan sa Mactan! Kadaugan sa Mactan is an annual celebration held every April on the Island of Mactan. It is a celebration of the triumph of Lapu-lapu over Magellan. 

Before (about 10-15 years ago), I remembered that the only big event during the Kadaugan sa Mactan is the re-enactment of the fight between Magellan and Lapu-lapu or the “Bahug-Bahug sa Mactan”, but today series of events are lined-up! 

Before the Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 will be shared to the mainstream media, Cebuano bloggers have the first glimpse of the line of events that will happen this year. Thanks to the Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. and Ma. Caridad Satorre (https://laagannacebuana.wordpress.com/about/) for inviting me, but most of all I would like to say thank you to Lapu-Lapu City Councilor Harry Radaza. 

So here are the events to watch out for. On April 27, 2012, there will be a street dancing competition. Be entertained with the latest dance moves from different dance groups. For boxing aficionados, watch your favorite amateur boxers in action during the ALA Amateur Boxing Night. As for the kids, the kids at heart, and families, a carnival will be put up! There will also be a DJ from the biggest club in Cebu (Penthouse) so you can dance all night long and put your worries away. Aside from these events, you will have different food options and an exciting shopping experience because the local government will have food stations and selling booths located between the area of the old Mactan bridge to the Marcelo Fernan bridge; in other words, the whole stretch of the M.L. Quezon National Highway. 

Now, the fun doesn’t stop there! Listen to this! When the clock strikes 12, there will be a Midnight Beer Run, which will be first in the Philippines. Instead of water stations like we see on marathon competitions, it will be BEER STATIONS! Isn’t that fun?! I think I will be joining the race (ehehe). On top of the beer stations, you have to drink one shot of rum on the finish line! You can select between 3k and 6k distances. The registration is at 100 pesos, which is very affordable. With your registration, you will get your race number and finisher’s t-shirt. FYI: There will be no singlets. 

On April 28^th, it will be a great day of car enthusiasts. Like last year, there will be a Car and Audio Exhibition. You can drool over pimped-out cars because of their extravagant designs, flashy accessories, and over the top car audios.

Also, on that day, there will be the Rampada Street Dancing, which is a patterned from the Carnival of Brazil. The word Rampada is a merger of two words Rampa and Kalsada (Cebuano word for street). You will experience street dancing like you are in Brazil, but as we all say right now: IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES! So, it will be much livelier than Brazil's. Aside from that, there will be live performances from local bands and artists at the 360° Stage, which will be situated near the Sports Complex. You will also experience an extravagant fireworks display later at night and the Rampada After-Party.

By the way, for interested business-minded people, you can check for tent availability by calling 341-1822 and look for Sheila Reyes. Rentals are around 1,000 pesos or more. 

Lastly, the “Bahug-Bahug sa Mactan” or the re-enactment of the fight between Magellan and Lapu-lapu will be on the morning of April 27, 2012.