BANTON 2003 Launched

After months of preparation, the Banton 2003 project is finally launched on April 1, 2003 with Hon. Mayor Faderanga spearheading the activity. During the launching, the team led by the mayor visited the tourist sites developed by barangays, participating institutions and organizations. The Bugsayan (around Banton) on April 3, the Rayaganan on April 5 and the Tukaran on April 6-8 capped the weeklong launch.

BANTON Exodus Slated

Bantoanon families make an exodus to their beloved hometown once more to celebrate the Year of the Family with fellow Bantoanons. Slated on April 19-20, 2003, the affair promises to be another happy gathering of Bantoanons.

The two-day celebration is jampacked with activities, as follows: Sanrokan sa Barangay, Barangay Visitations, a Play about a Bantoanon Typical Family, Mass, Street Dancing, Tribal Presentations (Hanrumanan) and the Sanrokan Night. A search for the Ten Outstanding Bantoanon Families is also conducted, the winners of which shall be feted in the Sanrokan Night.

The celebration is also in observance of the 85th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Banton. This is highlighted by the Search for the Most Outstanding Barangay. At the same time, the barangay folks of Togong hold their own reunion starting April 17. After the Balik-Pamilyang Bantoanon, Mainit will also hold a barangay homecoming