The town of Calape will celebrate its feast day on Sunday, May 10, in honor of its patron saint, St. Vincent Ferrer, highlighted by fiesta events such as marathon in the morning, street dancing, and concert party with Bohol’s premiere party band, CenterStage, at the town plaza.
In the fiesta night, the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Calape, through Vice Mayor Nelson Yu, presents CenterStage band in a free concert starting at 8 PM. The fiesta party is also made possible through the efforts of the SB members, Kag. Manol Sia, Kag. Billmark Yu, Kag. Tata Troyo, Kag. Gerry Regalado, Kag. Roldan Damalerio, Kag. Inday Roluna, Kag. Dee Calotes, Kag. Deden Marapao, and ABC President Winnie Toradio.
Mayor Sulpicio Yu said this year’s festivity is capped by nightly presentations from the different government agencies, private establishments, and individual donors.
In the opening night last Friday, May 1, the first day of the nine-day novenario, was the Congressional Night sponsored by Rep. Rene Relampagos, featuring Father & Son comic duo from Cebu, Geo Mix dancers and other performers; while last Saturday, May 2, was another variety show from the market vendors.
Tonight, the Local Government Unit (LGU) will present a boxing event; while tomorrow night, May 4, is the Alturas Night featuring the Dos Compañeros Jr. with a magic show of Johnny, the Magician.
On May 5, is a basketball championship game; followed by DepEd Night on May 6; BISU Night on May 7; and PPC & LGU Night on May 8, featuring Calape “Search for a Starâ€.
In the vesper day, May 9, are the sports events of volleyball and duathlon, with a fireworks display and disco party in the evening.