Marching bands are quite common in the Philippines, with
almost all schools having its own. Not only do they fill the streets with
wonderful and upbeat sounds, but also encourage students to enhance their talents
and develop their skills in using musical instruments.
Among the cities and provinces in the country, the city of
Bacoor in Cavite is most famous for its marching bands. It is through these bands
that the locals show their passion as well as their unique creativity when it
comes to music.
The city boasts of 15 marching bands, the most number of
bands found in any city or province, which is how Bacoor earned the title as
the Marching Band Capital of the Philippines.
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Photo credits: http://www.bacoor.gov.ph/
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A Day of Colors and Sounds
Each year, the local government holds a marching band
competition as part of Bakood Festival that commemorates Bacoor’s Founding
Anniversary.
In September last year, the city organized what was called the
Grandest Marching Band Parade and Competition where 55 marching bands took part,
representing different schools and organizations from all over the country. It
was by far the biggest competition held.
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Photo credits: http://www.bacoor.gov.ph/
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The city came alive with the melodies
that emanated from the sound percussion
and other musical instruments. Moreover, wearing striking costumes and
beautiful smiles, the performers were indeed a sight to behold.
This year, should we expect a more impressive competition? Surely, the local officials are again preparing something memorable that local and foreign audiences will talk about for years.
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