Maasin City at its 10th

When Maasin officially became a City last August 10, 2000, it celebrated its Charter Day annually. And as of this year, whole Maasin City celebrates its 10th anniversary of becoming a city. Maasinhons really await this kind of event that Maasin has because there are lots of entertaining activities. It is when almost all the Maasinhons from different Barangays, even kilometers away, went to the city just to join and witness the anniversary celebration.

The event was started with a Holy Mass at 6:00 AM followed by a long parade. Students from different schools, such as Saint Joseph College (high school and college), College of Maasin (high school and college), Maasin Vocational Highschool, STI and Maasin City College, all Barangay Chairman and their Kagawads (Council) together with the Brgy. SK Chairmans and their Sk Kagawads, teachers and government employees and officials joined the parade. Wearing their uniforms made the parade colorful and amazing to watch for. People at the side watching the parade took some pictures of the smiling faces. After a long walk during the parade, people were still energetic as they gathered at the Maasin City Gym. There, a short program was held with a cheerdance and Drum and Bugle competition of the previously mentioned schools. During the program, barangay winners were also announced after days of evaluation to each barangays. And I'm so proud with my place, Barangay Malapoc Norte for winning as the Cleanest and Greenest Barangay in Maasin. Next year, our Barangay will be excempted in the contest for winning it in three consecutive years. But the most awaited moment in the program was the speech of the guest speaker who also has a high position in Government in other cities or in our country.

Outside the City Gym, various booths were installed. Each booth represented three barangays that displayed their barangay's products and some decoration and design to present their barangay. It was a contest. Furthermore, many other activities were held like carabao racing, catching pig with oil on its body (whoever gets it will own it) and also normal bike racing.

This whole day event brought fun and smiles on Maasinhons' faces. This was an unforgettable and memorable event for us. This is the proof how jolly and enthusiastic Maasinhons are. I will certainly not miss the next year's Charter Day celebration and you all can come and join us witnessing the big event!