A series of exciting and meaningful events have been lined up as Angeles City celebrates the 30th year of Fiestang Kuliat.

According to Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., “This year’s celebration of the Fiestang Kuliat is once again a testament of our kababayans’ resiliency. From 1991 during the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, and now with the COVID-19 pandemic, napatunayan po natin ang katatagan ng mga Angelenos sa gitna ng anumang pagsubok,” Mayor Lazatin said.

Mayor Lazatin’s Chief Adviser, IC Calaguas, who presided over the Fiestang Kuliat 2022 coordination meeting on August 31, revealed that the highlights of Fiestang Kuliat 2022, whose theme is “Kapagmasusian king Kuliat, Tapang at Tetagan da reng Angelenos”, include the Kambal Festival and Mutya Ning Angeles.

Calaguas said, “Kambal Festival will be participated in by the city’s barangays. And the grand prize is P100,000.00”

Calaguas added, “Mutya ning Angeles 2022 grand coronation night is set on December 8, 2022, with the grand winner receiving ₱1 million worth of prizes. The media presentation of the candidates will be on October 3, 2022.”

Significant religious activities are also calendared for Fiestang Kuliat 2022.

• The Triduum – September 29 at 6:30 AM
• Mass at the Holy Rosary Parish Church for the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angel – October 2 at 7:00AM)
• Mass at Holy Rosary Parish Church for Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of La Naval – October 9
• Fiestang Apung Mamacalulu Mass at Apu Shrine – October 28

Meanwhile, activities that are sure to boost the city’s tourism and local business include:

• Pamangan Fiesta featuring Kapampangan food – October 8. This is organized by Kuliat Foundation Inc. in coordination with the Angeles City Tourism Office
• Calesin Tilbury Race at Jake Angeles Boulevard – October 9, 1:00 PM
• Trade Fair at Plaza Anghel – October 17 to 26. Showcasing products of the Angeles City One Town One Product (OTOP) store, managed by the Angeles City Economic Development Investment Promotions Office (ACEDIPO) and supervised by Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel.

Angeleño youth get a chance to showcase their talent at the Cultural Night, which will be staged at Plaza Angel on October 15. This is a joint presentation of Kuliat Foundation, Inc. (KFI) and ACTO.

Sports activities have also been lined up:

• Off-road activity called the First Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. 4×4 Cup on October 8 and 9 at Vista Verde; staged in partnership with Angeles City 4-Wheelers Club Inc. and Angeles City Sports Office (ACSO).
• Puldak Pulayi on October 29

The much awaited Tigtigan Terakan King Dalan (TTKD) is set online on October 28.