The competition queen of Brgy. Babag performs together with her contingent through the Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu Competition 2023. | CDN FILE PHOTO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the primary time, Lapu-Lapu Metropolis will probably be becoming a member of this yr’s Pasigabro sa Sugbo as one of many competing contingents.
Their entry is contingent no. 49 in Sunday’s road dancing competitors and ritual showdown.
Choreographer Neil Tan stated their preparations are already in full swing regardless of the very restricted time for his or her rehearsals.
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Tan advised CDN Digital in a cellphone interview that they solely had a month to follow. They began to rehearse with their performers on the second week of July.
“Kuwang kaayo ang amongst mga dancers and propsmen tungod kay late na kaayo ang discover sa pag-join sa Lapu-Lapu Metropolis however we have been capable of rent dancers, mga newbies gud ni sila however gi-train ni sila sa akoang mga dance masters,” Tan stated.
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In addition they wanted a much bigger venue to follow. Luckily, Mayor Junard Chan allowed them to make use of the Hoops Dome for his or her rehearsals.
Additionally, Tan stated that they needed to make final minute changes to their road dancing entry contemplating the minimal area that they are going to dance on as they traverse Osmeña Boulevard due to the continued implementation of the Bus Fast Transit (BRT) challenge.
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“Nag change napod mi. From extensive kaayo, ni go into 4 traces nalang gyud mi para masigo mi [sa dan],” Tan stated.
Finest efficiency
However regardless of the time constraint and the opposite challenges that they needed to hurdle, Tan stated that they’re dedicated to provide their finest efficiency on Sunday and provides pleasure to their metropolis.
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“Amongst gi-make certain nga nindot amongst ma-present regardless of sa ka brief nga discover nga pag be part of sa Lapu-Lapu Metropolis,” he stated.
Tan stated their performers will rehearse on the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Middle (CCSC) stage on August 22. They may take a coaster to the venue whereas their props will probably be transported right here on a truck.
On Monday, Lapu-Lapu Metropolis Tourism Workplace in-charge Garry Lao additionally shared some behind-the-scene images that he took after they filmed the Pasigarbo video introduction of Mayor Chan on the Mactan Cebu Worldwide Airport.
Tan stated that the video introduction was imagined to be a “shock.” Nonetheless, he gave the reassurance that their “Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu Competition” entry is one thing that Pasigabro spectators will sit up for.
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