Granadianz successfully reclaimed their title as champions of the 20th Bacolaodiat Festival Street and Lantern Dance Competition.
JOJAJU and The Luminaries secured the positions of 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up, respectively.
"Salamat sa tanan nga nagsuporta kag sa Bacolaodiat nga nagbalik ang championship sa Granadianz. Proud guid ako sa ila (Granadianz), ara gid sila gapaninguha," said Joedem Casabuena, choreographer of Granadianz.
(“Thank you to everyone who supported us, and to Bacolaodiat for allowing Granadianz to regain the championship. I’m truly proud of them (Granadianz), they really put in the effort.”)
Granadianz has a remarkable 16-year streak of participation in the competition.
The top three finalists returned to the SM City Bacolod stage, each delivering performances that skillfully blended tradition with the rich Filipino-Chinese heritage that Bacolaodiat celebrates.
The event served as a fitting conclusion to one of Bacolaodiat’s most anticipated competitions, reinforcing its role as a platform for contemporary expression and cultural celebration.
CONGRATULATIONS
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez extended his congratulations to the organizers of the 20th Bacolaodiat Festival, led by John Stephen Sy, President of Bacolaodiat, Inc.
Mayor Benitez also highlighted the positive impact of having business tycoon Hans Sy, an adopted son and Honorary Mayor of Bacolod City, involved in major projects and investments. The development of an SM lifestyle mall and township at the former Bacolod City airport in Singcang is expected to stimulate growth and further boost Bacolod’s economy.