Angkan Angkan Festival 2012 (marikina city)

[.. Angkanan Festival 2012 ..]
Angkanan Festival was held every April of the year in Marikina City. It was celebrated the same day of the foundation of the city.It was a celebration whereas all the family that were originated in the Marikina was introduce to the city. This year it was held last April 22.

Ayuson's family having fun before the parade.

The event started in a parade. All the Angkanan (family) were arranged alphabetically whether to what their angkanan's famous name or their family name.

Presenting the Ayuson family in the parade.

In the parade.

Angkanan's famous name originated in many ways, like what their family gets their livelihood, their family's favorite foods, their family's famous
strongest traits,and others.

The Baustista Family or known as the "HUBAD" (Nude) Family.

Nepomuceno's Pride, Sen. Dick Gordon.

Kampana (Bell) 's Pride, Tado.

Official mascot of the event.

This year, all the family were gathered in  River Park. Whereas all family have their own small feast. There was a program that was started around 6pm.

 

Different family's pride.

I really enjoyed the event...:) All the family's show their different pride. And for the families   in the event, It's a small reunion. How I wish all the municipalities here in the Philippines have this kind of event..:)