The City Government of Zamboanga will once again spearhead the celebration of the charter anniversary of the City of Zamboanga in a month-long lineup of events and competitions including Zamboanga Music RunVolution, Zamboanga Film Festival, Drum & Lyre, HipHop Dance and Cheerdance Competitions and more. The main highlight of the 83rd Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga is on February 26 which will feature the Civic-Military Parade, Awarding of Local Achievers and the comeback of the Field Demo Competition. Registration for contest are ongoing. Check out the lineup of events below.

Zamboanga Film Festival 2020
Are you ready to hit the big screen? We will roll out another edition of the Zamboanga Film Festival 2020 this February as we celebrate the 83rd Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga! Fix your storyline, grab your cameras and assemble the crew! Download the guidelines and application form here: https://tiny.cc/ZFF2020

Zamboanga Open Cheerdance Competition 2020
Hola, Zamboanga! The biggest cheerdance competition in the City is back and ready to grab the spotlight this February! Calling all squads to register for our Open and High School categories! Limited slots only! Download the guidelines and entry form here: http://tiny.cc/ZamboCheerdance2020

Zamboanga Hiphop Dance Competition 2020
Are you ready to channel your inner diva? 💃The biggest hip-hop dance battle in the City will once again take the centerstage this February with the eargasmic discography of the decade's best pop divas! Are you up for the challenge? Calling all dance crews to join the Zamboanga Hip Hop Dance Competition 2020: Pop Diva Challenge!
Elimination Round: February 8, 1PM, Centro Latino
Final Round: February 24, 1PM, City Coliseum
Dowload the guidelines and entry form here: http://tiny.cc/ZamboHipHop2020

Inter-school Drum & Lyre Competition
Feel again the fiesta vibe this February as we hype up the Dia de Zamboanga celebration with our Drum and Lyre Competition for elementary and secondary schools in the City! Register now! Limited slots only!

Zamboanga Music RunVolution 4.0
IT'S BACK! Tala your way in our P-Pop dance station this year for the Zamboanga Music Runvolution 4.0! Dance every step of the way from the Buttefly Garden to the Climaco Freedom Park! There will be seven dance stations this year (rock, hiphop, neo ethnic, latin, p-pop, retro & k-pop) in this one of a kind fun run in the City!

Zamboanga Field Demo Competition
The iconic Field Demo Competition at the grandstand is back this February for our Dia de Zamboanga celebration! Join the flabbergasting display of colors and synchronized movements on the field! Open to all high schools in the City! Register now! Limited slots only! Download the guidelines and entry form here: http://tiny.cc/ZamboFieldDemo2020

Mas Alegre ahora na Zamboanga! For more information and updates, like the official Facebook page: Zamboanga Hermosa Festival and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zambocitygovt. Shoot, post and share using the official hashtags #DiaDeZamboanga #iLoveZamboangaCity

It's the hottest yet funnest time of the year! The City Government will hold the annual Summer Festival from April to May 2016. Some activities includes commemorative programs in honor of the city's important people and various competitions such as Hiphop Dance, Chalk Art, Photography, Neo-Ethnic Dance and Festival de las Bellas y Flores. Here's the complete calendar of activities:



This year’s summer festival will have its opening salvo on April 1 (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at City Hall grounds. The Zamboanga Hip Hop Dance Competition will entertain the young and adults alike on April 8 at 8 a.m. at the City Coliseum in Tetuan.


Download Guidelines and Entry Forms here.

April 26, the birthday of Zamboanga’s first woman mayor the late Maria Clara L. Lobregat, is declared “Dia de Ma’am Caling” and a commemorative program will follow after the mass at Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat in Pasonanca. On same day at 6 p.m., there will be Chavacano Pop Music Night also at Jardin Maria Clara.




Download Guidelines and Entry Forms here.


Download Guidelines and Entry Forms here.

Joey G of Side-A Band will have a concert on April 29 at 8 p.m. at the City Coliseum. May 18 is declared “Dia de Gen. Vicente Alvarez” and a program is slated at 8 a.m. at Plaza de Gen. Vicente Alvarez (fronting Plaza Pershing).



The annual Festival de las Bellas y Flores will be on May 21 at 5 p.m. at City Hall Grounds. “Danza Verano” (Street Party) will regale Zamboangueños of all ages at Paseo del Mar Esplanade.


Download Guidelines and Entry Forms here.

Here are the top ten crews competing for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6! Who's your bet?

787 Crew, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hailing from Puerto Rico, this crew is among the fiercest dance crews to hit ABDC. Their fusion of tricks and acrobatics combined with their street finesse and Latin flavor are sure to tear up the dance floor. They take their inspirations from past dance crews, including Jabbawockeez and Kaba Modern, who showed them the real meaning of what it means to be a dance crew. 787 is ready to show everyone how it's done.


Eclectic Gentlemen, North Hollywood, CA
The dancers that make up this crew have taught workshops and toured with musical artists around the world, however, they aspire to reach a higher level — and gain recognition in the dance industry. With their focus on being clean cut and well dressed, these suave dancers from North Hollywood bring a unique professional style to the stage; they are sure to wow the judges and viewers, and maybe steal a few hearts.




FootworKINGz, Chicago, IL
This renowned dance group from Chicago represents the essence of strength, raw talent and extreme energy and power. Their artistic direction comes from Charles "King Charles" Parks and Prince "Prince Jron" Boyd, who have both toured globally with Madonna. FootworKINGZ bring a dance style to ABDC never seen before. Blink and you may miss their incredibly quick foot movement in unison to music played at 160 bpm. It's hard to believe this ultimate synchronized crew is from two rival battle cliques representing the West and South sides of Chicago who have united to attract attention to their one-of-a-kind Chicago dance style. The Chicago Tribune describes their unique dance style as "part tap, African tribal and breaking."



I.aM.Me, Houston, TX
This crew originated in Houston, with members from around the globe, including China and the Czech Republic. Individually, these dancers have an impressive resume including collaborations with past dance crews, performing with Justin Bieber, Fat Joe, Cobra Starship and American Rejects. They are ready to bring their talents and experiences together to be America's Best Dance Crew.



ICONic Boyz, Englishtown, NJ
With a member of the crew as young as 10 years old, these boys will be the youngest dancers to ever compete on the "Dance Crew" stage as they hope to impress the crowd with their unique style of hip hop and street jazz. While most young boys take up sports like football, baseball and basketball, this crew has been pursuing dancing. They may be a bunch of little "Italian boyz" from New Jersey, but they can hang with the best and are not afraid of a fight!



Instant Noodles, Los Angeles, CA
Instant Noodles is a crew of five young men whose dance roots and native tongue are in Taipei, Taiwan but who live in Southern California attending college and entering dance battles whenever there is the opportunity. Sharing not only a country of origin but also a love for dance, the crew aims to inspire future generations of b-boys while remaining true to their craft in building a distinctive and entertaining style that showcases their groundbreaking dance skills. This crew will quickly become an ABDC favorite with their musicality, sense of humor and energetic choreography.



JAG6ED, Crewnshaw, CA
From roller skates to jump ropes, past dance crews have proved that nearly anything can be incorporated into hip hop dance as long as it is done with style. These California girls from Crenshaw, a district in Los Angeles, are a contemporary pole-dance crew, fusing the art of dance with aerial pole work. The sophisticated six-member crew strives to break the negative image of pole dance and reconstruct it as an art form.



Phunk Phenomenon, Boston, MA
Composed of New England's finest male and female dancers, Phunk Phenomenon is a company of unique multi-ethnic and multi-cultural urban artists who create an intriguing blend of modern and traditional dance styles. The end result is a provocative dance performance with a unique synthesis of style and appearance. In addition to fighting for the title of "America's Best Dance Crew," Phunk Phenomenon is also fighting to raise awareness for Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare disease that is afflicting the son of the crew's founder back home in Boston.



ReQuest, Auckland, New Zealand
Flying across the globe from New Zealand, this group of females is riding high as the 2010/11 World Hip Hop Dance Champions. — whose members are Kiwi, Samoan, Chinese, Maori, Rarotongan, Japanese, Hawaiian and Portuguese — are a melting pot of many cultures. Though made up of many cultures, this crew is brought together by the culture of hip hop dance and hopes to inspire women around the world to get up and dance.



Street Kingdom, Los Angeles, CA
Tight-Eyez, the group's founder and co originator of Krump who was featured in the movie RIZE, leads this dynamic crew. Having experienced rough inner city life in Los Angeles, this dance crew knows the meaning of hardship. Dance became an outlet and a savior for them as they discovered their passion for Krumping, a highly energetic style characterized by free, expressive and explosive movements. After overcoming gang life and broken homes, the members of Street Kingdom feel like they have the strength to succeed on the "America's Best Dance Crew" stage.



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