Aca-84 Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga
The local government is preparing for the line-up of activities set to commemorate the 84th Dia de Zamboanga on February 26. This year’s celebration will be marked by key events held virtually due to the restrictions on mass gathering. Among the main events being prepared for the Dia de Zamboanga celebration are the Local Achievers Award (February 26), the Zoom In: Inter Barangay Vlog Competition (February 26), and the Dia de Zamboanga Photography Competition 2021 (February 22-28, exhibit; February 26, awarding of winners).
The main program for the 84th Dia de Zamboanga City will be a virtual commemoration to be broadcasted at the Beng Climaco and local government official FB pages on February 26, 8 AM.
Additional activities will also include the Dia de Zamboanga Exhibit (February 20-28), Zamboanga Idol 2021 (February 20, auditions; February 27, finals), SEIMBRA: 1st Zamboanga Horticultural Festival 2021 (February 22-28), Dia de Zamboanga Golf tournament (February 27-28), and Dia de Zamboanga Airsoft Practical Shoot Fest competition (February 28).
The Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga is an annual observance that celebrates the city’s charter anniversary marked by the installation of the first set of appointed city officials led by Mayor Nicasio Valderosa on February 26, 1937. The February 26 observance is local holiday in Zamboanga City. (Jasmine Mohammadsali)
Aca-84 Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga
February 26, 2021
Calendar of Activities
Encuentro de Valientes na Dia de Zamboanga National Goldfish Online Show
Sending of Entries: February 19-22 (Friday-Monday)
Awarding: February 28 (Sunday)
Dia de Zamboanga Exhibit
February 20-28, 9AM-8PM (Saturday-Sunday), KCC Mall de Zamboanga
Zamboanga Idol 2021 (Singing Competition)
Auditions: February 20, 1PM (Saturday), PIO City Hall
Finals: February 27, 7PM (Saturday), Zamboanga Hermosa Festival FB Page
Dia de Zamboanga Photography Competition 2021 Exhibit
February 22-28, 9AM-8PM (Monday-Sunday), SM City Mindpro
SIEMBRA: 1st Zamboanga Horticultural Festival 2021
February 22-28, 9AM-8PM (Monday-Sunday), SM City Mindpro
Dia de Zamboanga Week-long Sale
February 22-28, 9AM-8PM (Monday-Sunday),SM City Mindpro
Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair 2021
February 24, 9AM (Wednesday), KCC Mall de Zamboanga
Aca-84 Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga Virtual Commemoration
February 26, 8AM (Friday), Beng Climaco FB Page
Turn-over of the Zamboanga City Waterfront and Heritage Walk Development
February 26, 5PM (Friday), R.T. Lim Boulevard
Dia de Zamboanga Awarding Ceremony:
· Local Achievers Award 2021
· Photography Competition 2021
· Zoom In: Inter-barangay Vlog Competition 2021
February 26, 7PM (Friday), Beng Climaco FB Page
Dia De Zamboanga Golf Tournament "Premier Challenge"
February 27-28 (Saturday-Sunday), Zamboanga Golf and Beach Park Upper Calarian
February 28 (Sunday), Southern City Colleges East Campus Gymnasium, Divisoria
The 2021 Local Achievers Award will search for exemplary Zamboangueños in the fields of sports, culture and the arts, public service, city government service, community service, investment and promotion, tourism, and the academe.
Also to be recognized will be the top local corporate and individual taxpayers for business taxes paid to the Office of the City Treasurer.
The highest Achiever award is dubbed the Orgullo de Zamboanga Premiar, an honor bestowed on a single individual in recognition of significant and meritorious contributions to the city.
The 2021 Local Achievers Award forms part of the 84th Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga celebration this February. Nominations will be accepted until February 14, with the awarding of achievers to be held on the main Dia de Zamboanga program on February 26.
Nomination forms can be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tjwvjPlICTJ-GQSu_ZJDIGMyJYINPA_I/view (Jasmine Mohammadasali)
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Cedrick S. Zabala "CSZ97" is a multimedia artist based in the City of Zamboanga. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology major in Multimedia and Computer Animation. Currently he works at the City Government of Zamboanga under the Mayor's Office as a Public Information Officer, and as a part-time Instructor in Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He is currently taking his Master's Degree in Public Administration in Western Mindanao State University. He lives a life with a passion for the arts, culture, and travel. This blog contains his works and travel journals. Carpe effin' Diem!
