14th Tuna Festival

The “ber” months have already started and as expected, several celebrations are on its way. But before we get excited for the Christmas season, let us begin the festivity with one of the City’s major festival every year…. And it is the Tuna Festival!

Yes, General Santos City is celebrating the 14^th Tuna Festival, in time for the commemoration of its 44^th Charter Anniversary. This year’s celebration synchs with the Department of Tourism’s ad campaign of “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” with its theme “Tuna Fun, Tuna Fest in Magandang Gensan.” Kickoff party had been done last July and pre-festival celebration had started last August 15.

Here is the list of activities for this year’s Tuna Fest:

Wednesday, Sept 5, 2012

6:00 AM - Fiscarade (Parade of Fishcars)
8:00 AM - City Hall - Flag Raising Ceremony
9:00 AM - City Hall - Tuna Fest Alay sa Kapwa
10:00 AM - SM City GenSan - Tuna Fest Photo Exhibit
4:00-6:00 PM - Oval Grand Stand - Tuna Float Parade
7:00 PM - Oval Grand Stand - Grand Opening;  Oval Plaza - All about Tuna Pavilion

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012

7:00 am-12:00 NN - GSC Fish Port Complex - Fishtahan sa Fishport
Kiddie Game Fishing
Karga Tuna
Tuna Relay
Linis, Bilis Tuna
Swimming Competition
Jetski Competition

7:00 PM - Fish Port Market 2 - Street Party sa Fishport
Biggest Tuna
Atras Bugsay
Huli Lipat Hito

9:00 AM-5:00 PM - Fish Port Market 4 - Tuna Congress (Opening)
7:00 PM - Tuna Congress (Welcome Dinner)
- GSC Tennis Court - Lawn Tennis Natl. Open Tournament
- Lakbay Tuna
7:00 PM - Oval Plaza Gym - Brigada Teen-Guwang
7:00 PM - Oval Grand Stand - Concert (SMART)

Friday, Sept. 7, 2012

9:00 AM-5:00 PM - Oval Gym - Hilig Extreme BMX Street
- Hilig Extreme Push Race Long Board
- Hilig Extreme Skate Boarding
- Oval Plaza - Mountain Bike
7:00 PM - Badminton Tournament
- Oval Grand Stand Concert (GLOBE)

Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012

Queen Tuna Park - Kite Flying
3:00 PM - Sarangani Bay Cruise
7:00 AM-12NN - GSC Fish Port - Fishtahan Game Fishing
7:00 PM - Oval Grand Stand - Talent Show Case of Generals:
GenSan Pop Idol
Dance Competition

Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

6:00 AM - Queen Tuna Park - Bombo Radyo Bankarera
1:00 PM - Oval Grand stand - Street Dancing Competition
7:00 PM - Karagatan Awards
6:00 AM - Oval Grand Stand - Closing Ceremonies