Selected CITE students joined Cebuano crowd in droves on May 12, 2023 during the Gabii sa Kabilin, a heritage event helmed by the local government, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., and cultural organizations in Cebu. This year commemorates the 125th anniversary of Philippine independence with the theme “Pagpanag-iya.”
From 6:00 p.m. to midnight, participants were accommodated in 22 heritage sites in Cebu, Lapu-lapu City, and Talisay City with an array of cultural presentations, display of cultural materials, and food bazaars. Attending the events were first year students Elijah Espadilla, Ismael Perez, Reign Ivan Tapil, and Reynard Lloyd Arriesgado.
Gabii sa Kabilin is a celebration that cultivates a sense of identity and pride of place among Cebuanos and help preserve local culture and heritage by encouraging Cebuanos to visit museums.
CITE Students Join Gabii sa Kabilin
