Tuesday, November 26, 2013

SIGHTS & SOUND 2: Merges Music, Fashion, Culture & Tourism












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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