Seslong Festival 2023: A Vibrant Celebration of T’boli’s Culture and Heritage
The municipality of T’boli in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines is known for its rich culture and traditions. One of the most popular festivals in T’boli is the Seslong Festival, which is held annually to celebrate the T’boli culture and heritage. This festival is a celebration that portrays the gathering of people to barter goods. The municipality of Tboli showcases its unique ethnicity from the 5th to 16th of March. Known as the center for eco-cultural tourism, the people of the highlands reflect the cultural heritage and ancestry of the province.
What is Seslong Festival?
The Seslong Festival is a week-long celebration that takes place in the town of T’boli. It is a colorful and lively event that showcases the T’boli people’s traditional dances, music, and costumes. The festival also features a variety of activities such as cultural presentations, food fairs, and sports competitions.
Highlights of the Festival
The highlight of the Seslong Festival is the Seslong Dance Competition, where different groups from the municipality and nearby towns compete in performing the traditional T’boli dances. The dances are performed in colorful costumes and accompanied by live music, making it a visual and auditory feast for the audience.
Another important event that takes place during the Seslong Festival is the “Miss T’boli” beauty pageant. The pageant aims to celebrate and promote the beauty and culture of the T’boli people. The contestants are judged on their traditional T’boli costumes, as well as their knowledge and understanding of the T’boli culture. The winner of the pageant is expected to represent the T’boli people and culture in various events throughout the year.
Experience T’boli Culture
The Seslong Festival is an opportunity for tourists to experience the T’boli culture and learn more about the T’boli people’s way of life. Visitors can also buy traditional T’boli crafts and souvenirs during the festival.
Conclusion
The Seslong Festival is one of the most visited festivals in the Philippines for anyone interested in Philippine culture and heritage. It is a celebration of the T’boli people’s rich traditions and a way to preserve and promote their culture for future generations. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, the Seslong Festival is an event not to be missed.
It’s worth noting that the events and activities may vary from year to year and this is not an exhaustive list. More information about the festival can be found on the official website of T’boli: https://www.tboli.gov.ph/festivities/
The Seslong Festival 2023 in T’boli typically includes the following events:
- Seslong Dance Competition: Different groups from the municipality and nearby towns compete in performing traditional T’boli dances.
- Cultural Presentations: Performances showcasing the T’boli people’s traditional music and costumes.
- Food Fairs: Vendors selling traditional T’boli food and delicacies.
- Sports Competitions: Traditional sports and games such as bamboo pole climbing and tug-of-war.
- Trade Fair: Vendors selling traditional T’boli crafts, souvenirs and other merchandise.
- Street Dancing: A parade featuring the different participating groups in the festival in their colorful costumes.
- Cultural Workshops: Workshops on traditional T’boli arts and crafts such as weaving and beading.
- Cultural Night: A showcase of T’boli’s cultural heritage through music, dance and other performances
It’s worth noting that the events and activities may vary from year to year and this is not an exhaustive list.
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OFFICIAL SESLONG FESTIVAL 2023 Schedule of EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
| DATE AND TIME | EVENT | VENUE |
| FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 16 | TRADE FAIR | TBOLI, SOUTH COTABATO |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ||
| MARCH 5 – MARCH 16 | PITIK SA SESLONG | TBOLI, SOUTH COTABATO |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ||
| MARCH 5 – MARCH 16 | SESLONG ON VLOG | TBOLI, SOUTH COTABATO |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ||
| March 2 – 4 | 1ST MAYOR KEO’S CUP | TPSAI FIRING RANGE |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ||
| March 4 – 5 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | SESLONG FESTIVAL 1ST BADMINTON TOURNAMENT | EVACUATION CENTER |
| March 5 | ||
| 4:00 AM – 5:30 AM | DIANA | TBOLI MAIN STREET SITIO DESEKET, BRGY. LACONON, TBOLI, SOUTH COTABATO |
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | DEMSU | |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION | SLRP CHURCH |
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | RELIGIOUS INTERFAITH | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | WREATH LAYING CEREMONY | MAFOKO MONUMENT |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | CIVIC AND MILITARY PARADE | KEMATU, SINOLON, PUROK SAGING |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | GRAND OPENING SALVO | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| March 6 | BATTLE OF THE BANDS | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | ||
| March 7 | KASALAN NG BAYAN | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | ||
| March 8 | WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | ||
| March 9 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | LGBTQIAP+ DAY CELEBRATION | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | SENIOR CITIZENS DAY | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | PWD DAY | EVACUATION CENTER |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | LGBTQIAP+ NIGHT | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| March 10 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | IP/TRIBAL DAY CELEBRATION | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | TRIBAL WEDDING | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | ZUMBA PARTY | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | ABC NIGHT | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| March 11 | ||
| 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | PILGRIMAGE TO HOLON | TOURISM PROMOTION & DEV’T |
| 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 1ST KDTT XC CHALLENGE | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | DOG SHOW | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | SITIO DAY CELEBRATION | MUNICIPAL COVERED COURT |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | CAR & MOTOR SHOW | KNOON MONUMENT |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | MOTOCROSS | LUGAN CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL |
| 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | MINDANAO-WIDE HIP HOP COMPETITION | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | POP SOLO CONTEST | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| March 12 | MOUNTAIN ULTRA MARATHON | KNOON MONUMENT |
| 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM | RACE TO LAKE HOLON | |
| March 12 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | CAR & MOTOR SHOW | KNOON MONUMENT |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | MOTOCROSS | LUGAN CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL |
| 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION | CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | MUNICIPAL COVERED COURT |
| 5:00:00 PM – 12:00 AM | EXECUTIVE NIGHT | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| March 13 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | FARMERS’ DAY CELEBRATION | MUNICIPAL OPEN COURT |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | BEBS VENTURE NIGHT | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| March 14 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | MEDICAL FAIR / LMP DAY | MUNICIPAL OPEN COURT |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | JOBS FAIR | CROWN JEWEL HOTEL |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | BOXING | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| March 15 | ||
| 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | MASS DEMONSTRATION COMPETITION | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | MISS TBOLI 2023 PAGEANT FINALS | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| March 16 | ||
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | THE SESLONG FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | STREET DANCING: THE GRAND SHOWDOWN | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
| 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | GRAND CLOSING PROGRAM | MUNICIPAL GROUNDS |
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SESLONG FESTIVAL VLOG COMPETITION
𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗟𝗢𝗚. A Vlogging Competition as one of the highlights of Seslong Festival 2023 happeningt from March 5-16, 2023. This competition shall cover and showcase the different events/activities prepared for this year’s celebration, aligned to the theme, “One Seslong, One Tboli”.
MECHANICS AND GUIDELINES
1. The vlogging competition is open for entries within and outside the Municipality of Tboli.
2. One video shall be considered as one entry.
3. Participants must be at least 18 years old and above.
4. The competition is open to Solo, Duo, or Group (maximum of 3 members) vloggers.
5. Participants must pre-register through this link:
https://forms.gle/3NqX1KhE7Tu5eWUf6
6. Only the first 15 participants who register using the provided link will be given free t-shirt.
7. Activities for the whole duration of the festival must be featured on the vlog. Phone camera, DSLR, vlogging camera can be used in capturing the video.
8. Participants are free to choose the elements that they wish to use/apply in their vlog. The theme for this year’s Seslong Festival, “One Seslong, One Tboli” should be observed.
9. Different styles of videography are allowed as long as they do not involve direct criticism or attack towards people or establishments.
10. Participants should avoid material that is dirty and offensive for the sake of getting an easy crowd reaction.
11. The Seslong Festival 2023 Official Event Logo must be affixed during the first 10 seconds of the vlog.
12. All entries should be in a landscape format (1920×1080 Full HD). The length of the video must be at least 5 minutes and a maximum of eight (😎 minutes. It must be submitted in digital format (mp4, mov, or wmv).
13. Every 30 seconds of excess and deficient time re: required length of the video shall mean a two-point deduction.
14. Entries must not have been used and/or submitted as entry in any other competition or published in any media and posted online for whatever purpose, prior to the start and during the competition.
15. The video submitted must be originally captured by the participant. Video clips stolen from other videographers (with/without permission from the original owner) are strictly not allowed. Participants found guilty of such offense and/or violation will automatically be disqualified.
16. Entries must be submitted on March 16, 2023 on or before 3pm at the Tboli Municipal Information Office. Entries submitted late will automatically be disqualified.
17. Events on the night of March 16, 2023 shall still be covered by all participants. Winners shall be required to include the clips taken during the Closing Ceremony as part of their winning entries.
18. By submitting an entry, participants agree to allow the Organizing Committee to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the winning or non-winning entries for marketing, educational, and promotional purposes in any media platform of LGU Tboli at any time.
19. All entries submitted by the participants will be played during the Culmination day of Seslong Festival 2023.
20. Submission of entries constitutes acceptance of the contest regulations by the contestant.
21. The decision of the judges will be final and irrevocable.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Content and Adherence to the Theme – 25%
Creativity/Originality – 20%
Story Telling – 30%
Audio and Video Quality – 15%
Completeness of the Covered Events – 10%
Total – 100%
AWARDS
Grand Prize: P20,000 + plaque + certificate
1st runner up: P15,000 + certificate
2nd runner up: P10,000 + certificate
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