Lingayen—ASNA awardee Alma Quintans-Kern, guest of honor and speaker during the Agew na Pangasinan 433^rd Founding Anniversary celebration commended Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. for restoring the passion in every Pangasinense to love and value the rich culture and heritage of the province.

In the commemorative program held April 5 at the Capitol Plaza, Kern reminisced her childhood with fond memories of using Pangasinan dialect as their medium of communication at home while living in Manila.

Kern, a granddaughter of two former Pangasinan governors (Daniel Maramba and Pedro Quintans), said that her ancestors inculcated in her the values of being Pangasinense that has formed the ‘core of being’ she has today.

“My ancestors slept, talked, ate and breathed Pangasinan,” she noted as she further disclosed that she was brought up and raised with a complete thought that the ‘best things’ come from Pangasinan.

Gov. Espino, on the other hand, outlined several projects and undertakings that were established under his administration geared to awaken the senses of every Pangasinense so that they become more appreciative of their culture and history.

The governor said that one of the cultural projects that was implemented last year included the production of Pangasinan Orthography, or the formal system of spelling and correct usage of Pangasinan words which was presented by Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Chairman Jose Laderas Santos.

Kurit Panlunggaring Literary Contest, which was launched last year, is another endeavor that was established to inspire younger generation of literary writers to embrace fully the beauty of Pangasinan dialect thru their artistic masterpieces, Espino said.

He also hailed the Pangasinan State University (PSU) for launching its very own word games thru mobile application similar to that of text twists which will soon be turned over to the provincial government for inclusion in the official website of the province.

Another breakthrough in Pangasinan arts and culture was the presentation of Pangasinan history and development book researched by the Pangasinan Historical and Cultural Commission led by Dr. Gonzalo T. Duque (the same group that helped established the foundation date of the province as commissioned by the present administration).

Gov. Espino said that from many years of dormancy, Pangasinan is now fourth best performing province in the country today as it also received six Hall of Fame awards in various categories of local governance.

He noted that all citations and honor are not only the work of the leaders but more specifically the people of Pangasinan who have cooperated and worked hand-in-hand for the progress and development of the province.

One of the highlights of the commemorative program includes the awarding of winners in the 2^nd Kurit Panlunggaring Literary Contest and Balitok a Tawir Year 2 (Pangasinan Culture and Arts and Festival).

Four categories were contested in the Kurit Panlunggaring to include essay writing (youth division), short story writing (adult division), poetry writing (youth division), and poetry writing (adult division).

For the essay writing (youth division), the winners are: Angela JKate Estrada (Calasiao) 1^st place (Baley Kon Nanlapuan Agko Ibaing Anggad Kapigan); Denson Padlan (Aguilar) 2^nd place (Iwandag Tan Ipatnag, Baley Ya Pangasinan); and, Jayson Bustamante (Binmaley) 3^rd place (Itandurok Lawas So Pangasinan).

Best short story writers in the adult division are: Harvie Aquino (Lingayen) 1^st place (Kumpapey Ed Dayat); Lanie Tomas (Dagupan City) 2^nd place (Sampot Ya Ilalo Nen Martin); and, Alex Romeo Fernandez (Dagupan City 3^rd place (Begsay).

In the youth division, best poetry writers are: Kim John Santillan (Dagupan City) 1^st place (Liwag Na Kanunutan); Kristine Dawn Dudang (Lingayen) 2^nd place (Say Totoo Tan Say Kaliber-Liber); and, Ma. Angela Rosal 3^rd place (Inawa, Anap-Anapen Ko) while for the adult division the following are the winners: Jahwela Querimit Ocay (Mangaldan) 1^st place (Say Pirawat Ya Liwawa Ed Bilunget); Alma Nepascua (Alaminos City 2^nd place (Pinawil A Pangarap); and Mark Anthony Austria (Alaminos City) 3^rd place (Biek Taew Tan Arum Ni’Ran Anlong).

Meanwhile, winners for the 2nd Balitok a Tawir under three categories such as creative dance, chorale and sarsuela were likewise awarded.

Winners of the Creative Dance are Urdaneta City (1^st place), San Nicolas (2^nd place) and Bautista (3^rd place) while sarsuela was bagged by Bautista town as champion and Mabini (1^st runner-up).

Best LGU Chorale Groups are from Bautista (1^st place), Agno (2^nd place) and Mabini (3^rd place.

Other special awards are as follows: Best in Choreography (San Manuel), Best in Execution of Repertoire (Bautista), Best Interpretation (Bautista), Best Musical/Choral Arrangement (Agno), best in Costume (Urdaneta City), Best in Concept (Mabini), Best Conductor (Marvic Ramos), Best Actor (Joel Narag) and Best Actress (Melanie P. Sison). (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

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