A spectacular celebration of
fashion, music, culture and tourism, Sights & Sound 2, a brainchild event
of 8finity Events, Hampang Productions, RSLPhoenix Music and a strong
partnership with the Department of Tourism Region VI was successfully held at
SM City Iloilo Events Centre on October 25, 3-5pm. The event started with exciting
magical and comical performances by Street Magicians of Iloilo led by Mark
Java. The Department of Tourism Regional Director, Atty. Helen Catalbas
conveyed her words of welcome to the guests and audience. Capiz rising pop
diva, Manueline Garcia performed an Ilonggo song entitled “Ikaw.” It was
followed by a colorful fashion show of CLIQUE Modelling Group wearing the formal
wear designs of top-notch designer Junjie Candelario. The fashion show was
highlighted by the presence of Iloilo’s fashion model and beauty pageant runway
winner, Angelie Golingay. Ilonggo acoustic heartthrob Daniel Zedane performed
his original songs “Ginadamgo” and “Ngaa Bala” with rapper Young of SYKcrime.
Ilonggo pop duo Marty Catequista and Lindy Suladay performed their single
“Nahidlaw” and followed by the live performance of “Ang Bantay” theme song with
rapper Zpinx Angel. Kuris Animation and Western Visayas College of Science and
Technology unveiled the teaser trailer of “Ang Bantay (The Keeper)” dubbed as
the first animated movie produced in Western Visayas set for 2014 cinema and
campus screening. Bacolod’s pop artist Jen Sanchez with Daniel Zedane performed
their duet song “Ikaw Lang.” The highlight of the event is the live performance
of “Lagaw ‘Ta (Experience Western Visayas” by 30 music artists from different
parts of Region VI. It was soon followed by the unveiling of the official music
video of “Lagaw ‘Ta” co-produced by the Department of Tourism Region VI as its
official tourism theme song. The music video was produced and shot by Hampang
Productions in almost 40 tourism sites and destinations in a span of 25 days. Ramjun
Valasote directed the music video. “Lagaw ‘Ta” was composed and musically
arranged by Marty Catequista, Lindy Suladay, Zpinx Angel with English and
Hiligaynon lyrics written by Ronelo Ladiao. The event is hosted by Jimmy Garcia
Bedano.
Sights & Sound 2 is
co-presented by Western Visayas College of Science and Technology – Computer
Department, SM City Iloilo, Kuris Animation, itraveler Philippines Magazine,
Panay News, Shana Lacs Spa and Skycable Iloilo. Special thanks to Iloilo
Provincial Tourism Office, Guimaras Provincial Tourism Office, Capiz Provincial
Tourism Office, Aklan Provincial Tourism Office, Negros Occidental Provincial
Tourism Office, Clique Modelling Group, Passi City Tourism Office, Ajuy Tourism
Office, Iloilo City Tourism Office, Bacolod City Tourism Office , Miagao
Tourism Office, Silay City Tourism Office, Antique Provincial Tourism Office,
Sarabia Manor Hotel & Convention, Natividad Realty, Feline’s Gift Shoppe,
American Plus T-shirt, Marbuena Island Resort, Terra Verde Farm, Vilches Beach
Resort, Sheridan Resort Boutique, Book Latte, The Ruins, Spring Bloom Farm,
Guimaras Eco Park, Mega World, Municipality of Moises Padilla, Association of
Negros Producers, Mambukal Resort, Marichita’s Bed and Breakfast.
Check out “Lagaw ‘Ta” music video
at youtube.com and updates at www.facebook.com pages: “Sights & Sound 2013”
or “Lagaw ‘Ta (Experience Western Visayas) – tourism song.”
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