Calamba announces Buhayani Festival ‘23

By Roy Tomandao

THE local government of Calamba announced the upcoming Calambagong Buhayani Festival 2023.

Calamba Mayor Roseller H. Rizal made the announcement in a press conference on Sunday.

Rizal cordially also invited journalists to help provide a proper platform for the Calambagong Buhayani Festival and to raise its recognition not only in the country but also worldwide.

“This year, our collaboration with local and national media will be even stronger in spreading cultural awareness and promoting the spirit of heroism to all,” Rizal said.

“That is why I have great admiration and gratitude for people like you because you are part of the success of our endeavor to give a voice to change here in the city of Calamba. And even now, you are with us in promoting and making our initiated reforms felt. From programs in education, health, and infrastructure, to the current approval for the return of the Buhayani Festival here in the City of Calamba.” Rizal said.

According to Maolen Karla Boholano, Officer-in-Charge of the Calamba City Cultural Affairs, Tourism, and Sports Development Department, the CalamBagong Buhayani Festival celebrates not only the life of Jose Rizal but also the remarkable contributions of modern-day Calambeños.