The Sinigay sa Sagay: Saot Para sa Dunang Manggad is the official street dance and arena competition of Sagay City’s Sinigayan Festival – a vibrant celebration rooted in environmental conservation and an advocacy dance for the environment, a press release from Sagay PIO said.
Sagay City, home to the expansive 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve, boasts of rich biodiversity, making the festival’s focus on ecological preservation deeply meaningful. Dubbed as the “Festival of Many Causes,” Sinigay sa Sagay celebrates the efforts of Sagaynons and the broader community to sustain and support environmental causes for future generations.
At the heart of the street dancing are the Sinigay sa Sagay Hari and Hara. Representing competing clusters in the street dance competition, each pair dances alongside their group, carrying advocacies centered on the sea, the environment, and sustainability.
Through colorful performances, creative choreography and storytelling, these dancers inspire greater awareness and commitment to preserving Sagay’s natural treasures.*
