Kawit,
Cavite -- As an addition to the traditional national flag-raising
ceremonies done during Independence Day, Cavite Governor
Ayong Maliksi spearheadd a grand celebration of freedom,
the Kalayaan Festival, in the historical town of Kawit where
the most significant moment in Philippine history happened.
Dubbed as the Cradle of Philippine Revolution and Birthplace
of Philippine Independence, Cavite positions itself as the
Historical Capital of the Philippines in this festival,
having been blessed with the richest historical legacy that
comprises the series of armed uprisings that began with
the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 and ended with the proclamation
of Philippine Independence by Caviteño General Emilio
Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898 at the balcony of his house in
Kawit.
The Kalayaan Festival aims to showcase a new way of experiencing
our history and will hold the promise of adventure and discovery
of our glorious past with great pride and enthusiasm. It
unifies the 20 municipalities and 3 cities of the province
in celebrating Cavite’s lasting historical and cultural
contributions in molding our country as a nation and will
explore its relevance in mapping the province’s initiatives
towards its way to progress. Furthermore, through this festival,
the province calls on the national committee to make Cavite
the center of the annual celebration of Independence Day.
The
Kalayaan Festival is in its 2nd year and will continue under
the leadership of Gov. Maliksi to establish Cavite as the
historical capital of the Philippines. The Governor has
reiterated his support for education and preservation of
cultural heritage and the promotion of revolutionary fervor
in contemporary Cavite. “Many of our heroes, the great
men and women of our history assembled, fought and died
in Cavite to bring about the freedom we are enjoying today.
They will serve as inspiration to our present and future
generations, inculcating among the people a high sense of
self-worth necessary for achieving greatness,” Maliksi
said.
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