Pas’ungko Festival

         

          Pas’ungko festival of Misamis Occidental is a celebration of dance, giving of foods, merrymaking and gathering of relatives, friends and loved-ones to celebrate good tidings and harvest.

          On that day, November 8, 2010, we the Girl Scouts of MONHS were assigned to assist the contingents in the morning wherein we were the ones that guard them on the street dance. At first, I was really expecting for a good weather and nice people. But it turns like a nightmare for me. While we were on the street, it was really hot and I just feel like I’m going to faint. When we arrived on the Capitol grounds, we were given snacks and foods for our lunch. We find it hard to search for a place to stay in since there are so many people. So we decided to stay under the tree in which we were able to ease ourselves. It was still 10:30 in the morning when we ate our lunch since we feel like our snacks are not enough for our grumbling stomachs.

          The cultural presentations from the different cities and municipalities of Misamis Occidental started at exactly 12:30 in the afternoon. Although we were only few, Mr. Ending told us to start guarding our assigned contingents. We were assigned to guard contingent no. 2 from Sapang Dalaga. After a while of watching and helping them prepare, I heard someone from Sapang Dalaga saying that even though they will not win, they would still be happy because they were able to visit Oroquieta City and participate in such a prestigious event. I was really starstrucked when I heard him saying that. I know that hey have been through a lot of hardships and sufferings but still, they managed to smile which is a relief.

          Our add-on job which is to tell the people to give some space for the contingents’ props really made me sick. At first, I thought I could still manage myself to enjoy but it all went wrong. The people were so stubborn and wild. So Psyle and I decided to go home. It was really tiring that I can’t make myself stay on the place any longer.
          Over-all, the festival was a success as they say because I was not able to witness all the performances. But I was happy enough to have such an experience to be part of that activity. J