Bataan lines up various activities for the 74th Araw ng Kagitingan celebration

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 31): Bataan lines up various activities for the 74th Araw ng Kagitingan celebration

The provincial government has lined up various activities for the commemoration of the 74th Araw ng Kagitingan (Valor Day) on April 9.

The annual event remembers the heroism and sacrifices of Filipino and American soldiers who fought the Japanese Imperial Army during the World War II, in particular at the exact site of the battle in Mount Samat in Barangay Diwa here known in history as the "Fall of Bataan."

With the theme: “Isabuhay ang Kagitingan, Kapayapaan ay Pagkaisahan, Kamtin ang Mithing Kaunlaran”, this year’s celebration is not only meant to exalt the valor of the Filipino veterans but also to commit oneself to strive and work harder in protecting and preserving the country’s freedom.

The celebration will kick off with Padyakan sa Bataan, a mountain bike circuit race, on April 2 in Barangay Alas-Asin, Mariveles town.

On April 5, there will be a drum and lyre parade and competition (elementary) at the Plaza Mayor de Balanga.

On April 8, eleven municipalities and one city will highlight their floats depicting scenes in the Second World War in the parade of floats to be held in Balanga City's major roads and highways.

On the same day, a foot parade street play will be performed by students/actors from Balanga City Elementary School to the provincial capitol grounds.

Likewise, the "Parangal Para Sa Mga Beterano” will be held at the provincial capitol grounds.

The main event will be on April 9 with the wreath-laying ceremonies at the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) in Mt. Samat.

On April 10, there will be a Freedom Run at the Provincial Capitol Compound.

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