VIGA,Catanduanes– As the Rice Granary of Catanduanes, the municipality of Viga recently held in full display the 12th Paray Festival Street Dance Competition in honor of their rich agricultural heritage, bounty, and traditions, on August 14, 2024
This year’s competition featured the participation of four clustered barangays, each bringing their unique flair and energy with their representation of the Paray (Rice) Festival theme. In a colorful display, here are the clusters that emerged as top performers:
Champion: Cluster 4 (Interior) – Summit, Oco, Burgos, Roxas, Sagrada, Osmeña, Quezon, Almojuela
1st Runner-up: Cluster 3 (Poblacion) – Peñafrancia, San Jose (Pob.), San Pedro, San Vicente, San Isidro, Asuncion
2nd Runner-up: Cluster 1 (Coastal) – Villa Aurora, Tinago, Botinagan, Soboc, Buenavista, Tambongon, Begonia, Quirino, Magsaysay, Batohonan
Consolation Prize: Cluster 2 (Rinconada) – San Roque
Special awards were also given, with Cluster 1 (Coastal), receiving 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲, and Cluster 4 (Interior) earning Best in Moving Choreography.
Additionally, Ms. Maria Kyla Ogalesco from Cluster 4 was adjudged as this year’s Festival Queen.
The Catanduanes Provincial Tourism Office commends all participants for their creativity, dedication, and effort in making this competition a vibrant showcase!
Congratulations to the winners and the whole municipality of Viga for the successful staging of the 12th Paray Festival!
