Here finally is the Kalilangan Festival 2011 Schedule. The Kalilangan 2011 is a week-long festival to commemorate the 72nd Founding Anniversary of General Santos City.

For this year’s celebration which is being handled for the first time by the Mindanao State University, in conjunction with the GenSan LGU, the theme is:  The Challenge of Change: Preserving Traditions.

Bariles thinks it’s quite similar to last year’s theme which was: Kalilangan 2010: Honoring the Past, Understanding the Present, Embracing the Future.

In 2009, the city’s 70th Foundation Anniversary, the theme was:  Kalilangan 2009: Culture, Rhythm & Color. “Pagbabalik-gunita sa Pitumpung Taon ng Kaunlaran, Kapayapaan at Kasiyahan.”

Anyway, here is the Kalilangan 2011 Schedule of events, including some other activities timed during the same week of February 21- 27, 2011.

12 Feb, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Fliprap (Fliptop/ Rap) Screening
Robinsons Place GenSan

13 Feb, Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
AKOSTIK- Barangay ko, Lab Ko Screening
Robinsons Place GenSan

14 Feb, Monday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Hiphop Lyrical Dance Contest Screening
Robinsons Place GenSan

14 Feb, Monday
Sayaw Pinoy Screening (High School and Elementary Category- Highland and Lowland)
Robinsons Place GenSan

14 Feb, Monday
Kandadapada: Visual Arts Competition
Oval Plaza

16 Feb, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
Pangalay (Dayang dayang) Screening
Robinsons Place GenSan

16 Feb, Wednesday
‘Banda Layag: Battle of the Bands’ Screening
KCC Mall of GenSan Convention Center

19 Feb, Saturday, 3:00 pm
Search for Lakan & Lakambini Talent Presentation & Fashion Show
Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium

19 Feb, Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
RMN “Go Mindanao for Peace”
Oval Plaza

20 Feb, Sunday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Bb. Gandanghari Pageant Night
Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium

20-27 Feb
GenSan Camera Club Photo Exhibit
KCC Mall of GenSan

GMA Kapuso Mall Tour
KCC Mall of GenSan

21 Feb, Monday, 1:00 p.m.
‘Hudyat: Recoreda sa Barangay’ Announcement & Invitation

21 Feb, Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Formal Festival OPENING “Kasaysayan, Kultura, Kalilangan”
Oval Plaza

21 Feb, Monday
RPN DXDX Concert with Red Cross ‘Dugong Generals 2’
Oval Plaza

22 Feb, Tuesday, 6:00 a.m.
Farmers Day (Fun walk, Kapihan
IPM Amazing Race
Caratela Parade of Stars

Oval Plaza

22 Feb, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Laro ng Lahi (Junior Category)
Oval Plaza

22 Feb, Tuesday
AKO STIK- Barangay ko, Lab Ko (Acoustic- Brgy Jingle competition)
Oval Plaza

23 Feb, Wednesday, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Lakan & Lakambini Pageant Finals
Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium

23-24 Feb, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Techno Forum
MSU Graduate School AVR

23 Feb, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Banda Layag (Battle of the Bands Competition)
Oval Plaza

24 Feb, Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Traditional Food Expo Competition
Oval Plaza

24 Feb, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
Tadaman Cultural Showcase
Kulintangan sa Kalilangan
Pangalay – Dayang dayang Competition

Oval Plaza

24 Feb, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Traditional Games Exhibition: Sipa sa Mangis
Damlo Anok
(audience challenge)
Oval Plaza

24 Feb, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Kamunamunan: Cultural Night of Remembrance
KCC Mall of GenSan Convention Center

24 Feb, Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Bombo Radyo: Tambalan sa Kantahan sa Kalilangan
Oval Plaza

25 Feb. Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Concert for a Cause
General Santos City Gymnasium

25-26 Feb
Kalilangan Badminton Open
Mr. BigShot Open Badminton Courts

25 Feb, Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Dancesports Workshop

25 Feb, Friday, 9:00 p.m.
RGMA Singing for Peace
Oval Plaza

25 Feb, Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Mga Sayaw Pinoy
Oval Plaza

25 Feb, Friday, 7:00 p.m.
“Tapuk Alingogngog” Street Party
Pres. Jose P. Laurel East Avenue

25 Feb, Friday, 8:00 p.m.
Robinsons Street Party
Robinsons Place GenSan

26 Feb, Saturday, 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st Motorcycle Grand Prix
Robinsons Place GenSan

26 Feb, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
National Dancesports Competition

26 Feb, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Gymkhana Invitational Open (HONDA)
Mabuhay I.T. Park

26 Feb, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Boxing at the Park
PBA Sports Center (Oval Plaza Covered Court)

26 Feb, Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Hiphop Lyrical Dance Contest
Oval Plaza

26 Feb, Saturday
Human Beatbox Showdown
Oval Plaza

26 Feb, Saturday, 9:00 p.m.
Globe Concert
Oval Plaza

26 Feb, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Robinsons Celebrity Mall Show
Robinsons Place GenSan

27 Feb, Sunday, 6:00 a.m.
Salubongan/Wreath Laying
Plaza Heneral Santos

27 Feb, Sunday
Powerade Cheerleading Competition
General Santos City Gymnasium

27 Feb, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
RPN “Dugong Generals 2”
Robinsons Place GenSan

27 Feb, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
National Mt. Bike Downhill Challenge 2011
Leyson Ranch, Nopol Hills

27 Feb, Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Kadsagayan sa Kalilangan(Street Dance Competition)
Pioneer Avenue

27 Feb, Sunday, 2 p.m.
“Strings ’11: Acoustic Guitar Competition”
Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium

27 Feb, Sunday, 4 p.m.
“Tagbuan sa Kalilangan” (Closing Program)
Oval Plaza

27 Feb, Sunday, 7:00 p.m.
KCC Concert Show
KCC Mall of GenSan Convention Center

27 Feb, Sunday, 7:00 p.m.
“Kasadya sa Kadalanan” (Street Party)
Pioneer Avenue

The City Mayor’s Office of GenSan is handling the Kalilangan Opening Ceremony on February 21, 2011 at the City Oval Plaza and is enjoining everyone to attend this spectacle under the direction of Mr. Edgar “egai” Cadiente.  Hope to see you there.

The Kalilangan Festival 2011 Schedule of Events may change without prior notice. Please check this page regularly for updates. Or visit the Kalilangan Page mounted by GenSanExchange.com.