THE KARITON FESTIVAL DANCE TROUP:“AN IRRESISTIABLE” ADD ON

When the Licab Kariton Festival was declared by the Department of Tourism and the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines winner of 3^rd best overall municipal festival in the country, Mayor Wilfredo S. Domingo grit his teeth and proclaimed: “They haven’t seen anything yet!”

            For days, he continuously agonized over the possible reason why the Kariton Festival didn’t win the first place. Finally, he accepted the fact that the Kariton Festival probably didn’t win the grand prize because it fell short of being a complete tourism package. Realizing this, he said that the solution is an easy one then and, that is to make the Kariton Festival a total tourism package, better yet,  make it a “total experience” for tourists.

            How? By adding a complement cultural show to the Kariton Festival; by embellishing it with a “piece d’ resistance” component; by giving it another irresistible add-on. Yes, a dance troupe! That’s how!

            That was how the Kariton Festival Dance Troupe, four best available coaches from three Licab High School were recruited. A proven, battle-tested choreographer was hired. And, the best dance talents were chosen from amongst the most experienced dancers from the three high schools I Licab. Two college students were added to strengthen the core. There was also a member picked from the out-of-school youth group. It is an all Licabeño dance talent pool.

NOTE: This article was originally published in the "Ang Bagong Licab" Magazine.

Some Photos of Kariton Festival 2014

Kariton, Nueva ecija's new tourist attraction

by Armand M. Galang

Mar 30, 2011

Licab, Nueva Ecija - Carabao-pulled carts, locally known as kariton, have earned the eyes of the Department of Tourism (DOT) as a new material for local tourism.

click the link to read more: http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/10702/1/Headlines/Kariton-Nueva-Ecija%E2%80%99s-new-tourist-attraction

PLENTY OF INTEREST ON 2015 GRAND REUNION OF LICABENOS

To all Licabenos:

As a result of our FB message regarding the 2015 Grand Reunion of Licabenos, we received many responses, comments and queries from kababayans living abroad.

The most asked question is when would the Grand Reunion be held. The answer is: it will be from March 22 to 28, 2015, which is the week of the 121st Founding Anniversary of Licab. The Kariton Festival, the third best municipal festival in the Philippines, and the premiere show of the Founding Anniversary celebrations, will be held on March 28.
From March 22nd to the 28th, inclusive, there will be continuous activities, shows and performances. The festivities, particularly those applicable and relating to the Grand Reunion will be on March 26-28.
We are confident, however, that all other activities will appeal to and be entertaining to everyone.
As soon as we have the complete official program of activities, we will publish same on FB.
Meanwhile, we are urging all kababayans, particularly those residing out of the country, to rally your Licabeno friends and plan your group passage to Pinas in 2015. Remember, "There is lots of love in Licab".
Let us know who will be the main person in your group that we will be contacting regarding the Grand Reunion so we could coordinate and hopefully help in preparing your homecoming.

Licab Kariton Festival is one exciting and happy event. In just a few years, it has proven to be a compelling reason for Licabeńos, from all over the world, to come home and enjoy the present Licab and reminisce the grandeur of the past. It is not just a festival or an affair; it is a total experience!