KALBARYO 2009 CONTEST

In commemoration of its

83rd Year Diamond Anniversary Celebration

The Calolbon (San Andres) Civic Association, Inc.
(Founded 1926)

in coordination with

The Office of the Governor
Province of Catanduanes

proudly present


“KALBARYO 2009”

Contest Mechanics:

1. This competition is open to all barangays and residents of San Andres, Catanduanes.


2. The theme of the competition will cover the traditional “Kalbaryo” or live tableaus of the Stations of the Cross that will be mounted during the Holy Wednesday procession on April 8, 2009 and on Good Friday on April 10, 2009.

3. All participants must register and fill out the prescribed registration forms at the San Andres Parish Office.

4. A participation fee of P100.00 will be collected for each kalbaryo and will serve as donations to the San Andres Parish Church.

5. The registration period will from January 15 until February 15, 2009 only.

6. All “kalbaryos” must be constructed mainly of indigenous or locally found materials. This also aims to promote the use of local materials that are abundant among the different municipalities of San Andres, Catanduanes.

7. The safety of all electrical and construction components must also be ensured by the participants in order to guarantee public safety.

8. The organizers will not be liable for any unforeseen complaints that may be lodged against the participants.

9. The criteria for judging will be as follows:

Conformity to the Theme = 25%
Structural Design = 25%
Creative Use of Indigenous materials = 25%
Visual Impact = 25%

The cash prizes are as follows:

First Prize: P 15,000.00
Second Prize P 10,000.00
Third Prize P 7,000.00
Fourth Prize P 5,000.00
Fifth Prize P 3,000.00
Sixth to Tenth P 2,000.00

Eleventh to Fifteenth P 1,000.00


The decision of the appointed judges will be final. All scores and tabulations will be posted for public viewing immediately after the event.

The announcement of winners will be conducted during the “Sabado de Gloria” evening Mass on April 10, 2009.

The corresponding prizes will be awarded during the “Allelujiah” or Easter Sunday dawn mass on April 12, 2009 at the San Andres Parish Church grounds.



SEQUENCE OF THE KALBARYO PROCESSIONAL ROUTE

Station Title
I Si Hesus ay hinatulan na magadan sa Kruz
II Si Hesus nagpas-an kan Kruz
III Ang enot na pagkadungkal ni Hesus
IV Nasabatan ni Hesus ang saiyang Ina na si Maria
V Tinabangan si Hesus ni Simon Cireneo sa pagpas-an kan Krus
VI Pinahidan ni Sta. Veronica an lalawgon ni Hesus
VII And ikaduwang pagkadungkal ni Hesus
VIII Nasabatan ni Hesus ang mga babayeng nagtatangis sa Herusalem
IX Ang ikatulong pagkadungkal ni Hesus
X Si Hesus henalean ning gubing
XI Si Hesus ay ipinako sa Krus
XII Si Hesus nagadan sa Krus
XIII Si Hesus ibinaba sa Krus
XIV Ang hawak ni Hesus inilobong
XV Nabuhay liwat si Hesus

Letter from Mr. Teddy Arcilla

Below is an email I received from Mr. Teddy Arcilla requesting me to publish this announcement.

The Calolbon (San Andres) Civic Association was founded in 1926 as an alliance of Manila-based residents of San Andres, Catanduanes.

Its main objectives is to foster camaraderie and unity among Calolobonganons and propagate the devotion to our Patron Saint, San Andres and Nuestra Senora de Dolores of Batong Paloway.

A monthly novena and thanksgiving mass is being organized every last Sunday for nine consecutive months (starting in March) and will end on November in time for the town fiesta celebration.

As part of its socio-civic projects, the San Andres Civic Association conducts medical missions and assists in providing scholarship of poor but deserving students from San Andres.

We have so many activities in line with the upcoming San Andres Fiesta celebrations here on November 23 (for Manila-based residents ng Calolbon). It will be held at the Escoda Hall inside Balara Complex Diliman QC. With free use of the swimming pool from 9:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m.

After the "kahapunon" (final novena), the Thanksgiving Mass will follow at 11:00 p.m.A bicolano "iribit-ibit" (salu-salo) will then follow with "sayawan at kantahan".

We always celebrate our fiesta here in Manila a week ahead para maka-paribod ang ibang mga members sa banwa on the day of the actual fiesta on November 30 (it's a Sunday and December 1st is already declared as s special non-working holiday).

We will also have our annual Grand Marian Procession this December 7 (every first Sunday of December). This is our culminating activity every year and this is organized by the Cofradia de la Inmaculada Concepcion headed by Don Ado Escudero and Mrs. Imelda Cojuangco.

This Grand Marian Procession is participated by more than a hundred miraculous Marian images from different parish churches all over the country.

This solemn tradition started during the 17th century and as Patron Saint of Manila, the honor is bestowed upon the antique image of San Andres as the very first carroza to start the procession from Manila Cathedral and around the historic walls of Intramuros.

For now, I am forwarding to you the guidelines for the upcoming "Kalbaryo 2009" and for the first time, this unique and solemn tradition will be a contest during Holy Week.

This was recently approved by Gov. Boboy Cua and his office will should the corresponding cash prizes.

I will forward full details of all the above events as soon as I have compiled all other information.

Thanks a lot for your kind help and assistance in our activities.

Dios Mabalos and more power!


Sincerely,

Teddy