MIAGAO, Iloilo — Tribu Kirayanon was declared Champion of the Salakayan Festival 2026 following the official announcement of winners during the grand showdown held in front of the Miagao Municipal Hall.
Representing Kirayan National High School, Tribu Kirayanon impressed judges and spectators with a performance deeply rooted in Miagao’s heritage, discipline, and strong cultural storytelling, earning top marks in both technical execution and overall performance.
Placing First Runner-Up was Tribu Baklayanon of Supt. Arsenio M. Napud Memorial National High School, while Tribu Tabun-ak, representing Palaca-Damilisan National High School, secured the Second Runner-Up position.
Major Awards
Champion: Tribu Kirayanon – Kirayan National High School
1st Runner-Up: Tribu Baklayanon – Supt. Arsenio M. Napud Memorial National High School
2nd Runner-Up: Tribu Tabun-ak – Palaca-Damilisan National High School
Minor Awards
Media’s Choice Award: Tribu Baklayanon
Best in Discipline: Tribu Kabugwason
Best in Endurance: Tribu Bacolodnon
Most Innovative: Tribu Tabuk-Tabok
Most Resourceful: Tribu Bantalaan
People’s Choice Award: Tribu Kabugwason
Best in Community Participation: Tribu Baklayanon
Special Awards
Street Dancing Competition Winner: Tribu Kabugwason
Best in Costume: Tribu Kirayanon
Best in Props: Tribu Baklayanon
Best in Choreography: Tribu Kirayanon
Best in Music: Tribu Tabun-ak
Best in Performance: Tribu Kirayanon
Participating Tribes and Schools
The Salakayan Festival 2026 featured performances from seven tribes, each representing a public high school in Miagao:
Tribu Kirayanon – Kirayan National High School
Tribu Kabugwason – Miagao National High School
Tribu Baklayanon – Supt. Arsenio M. Napud Memorial National High School
Tribu Tabuk-Tabok – San Jose National High School
Tribu Bacolodnon – Bacolod National High School
Tribu Tabun-ak – Palaca-Damilisan National High School
Tribu Bantalaan – San Rafael National High School
Salakayan Festival is Miagao’s annual cultural celebration highlighting unity, resilience, and local history through street dancing, music, and theatrical performances led by the town’s youth, transforming public spaces into stages of collective pride and identity.
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