Festival Photos: Talakudong Street Dancing and Field Demonstration Competition

This set of photos were taken last September 18, 2013 during the Talakudong Street Dancing and Field Demonstration Competition. 5 contingents from different schools in Tacurong competed along the streets, dancing while wearing their bright "kudong" or headgear designs. Talakudong Festival marks the annual celebration of the city hood foundation of Tacurong.

This 2013, Tribu Kudong from VF Griño Memorial National High School emerged as the Grand Champion. Other schools that participated includes Tribu Silak, Tribu Salakot of Tacurong National High School, Tribu Kadsayap of San Emmanuel National High School and Tribu Manubiaw of Tacurong Pilot Elementary School who won last year's competition.

Sultan Kudarat Provincial Capitol

panoramic view from the building of Sultan Kudarat Provincial Capitol

Inside Baras Bird Sanctuary

These photos were taken during my recent trip to Tacurong. The city's most famed tourist spot, the Baras Bird Sanctuary.

Black Crowned Night Heron

Adults are approximately 64 cm (25 in) long and weigh 800 g (28 oz). They have a black crown and back with the remainder of the body white or grey, red eyes, and short yellow legs. They have pale grey wings and white under parts. Two or three long white plumes, erected in greeting and courtship displays, extend from the back of the head. The sexes are similar in appearance although the males are slightly larger.