Kadaugan sa Mactan or the Victory in Mactan is celebrated every year on the 27th of April. The event is being commemorated with a re-enactment of the battle between the Spanish Ferdinand Magellan and Local Chieftain Datu Lapu-Lapu.
Rampada 2019
The highlight of the event is the selection of Rayna Bulakna, the Queen and the popular dance festival tagged as the Rampada or RamPa sa Karsada or street dancing.
This is the much-awaited event wherein local dance groups dancing to Latin beat and, are clad with colorful costumes ala-Rio de Janeiro Festival in Brazil. This is the Oponganons way of celebrating the greatness and showcasing the colorful heritage in the victory of Datu Lapu-Lapu over Magellan.
Presidential Proclamation No. 461
Last April 2, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte issued Presidential Proclamation No. 461 declaring April 27 as a Special Non-working holiday, in honor of our first Filipino Hero – Lapu-Lapu and for the Oponganons to give time to enjoy or participate in the celebration.
Kadaugan sa Mactan Food Festival
Kadaugan sa Mactan Food Festival is one special occasion featuring best cuisine on the island at special or discounted rates to give the locals the opportunity to enjoy and taste their specialties. The list includes Shangrila Mactan Resort and Spa, Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Movenpick Hotel, Solea, BE Resorts, Maribago Bluewater and more.
For more more information on the activities of the event, you may contact the Lapu-Lapu Tourism Office which most likely will give you a tour at the City Museum near the Lapu-Lapu City Hoopsdome.
So call on your friends or barkadas and set the date for a colorful night.
Mag Rampada na ta!!!
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