SAGAY CITY -- The performers from Brgy. Poblacion II won the grand prize in the 10th Sinigay sa Sagay Streetdancing Competition here yesterday afternoon.

The competition was one of the highlights of the 10th Sinigayan Festival held from March 15 to 19.

The winning group, which carried the theme, "Kasanagan sa Kadagatan," bested 11 other entries to bring home the P50,000 cash prize.

First runner-up was the cluster (Muro-Dagat) of Brgys. General Luna and Himogaan Baybay while second runner-up was Brgy. Paraiso (Paraiso sa Dagat). Each group received P30,000 and P20,000, respectively.

The special award for Best in Parade Props went to Brgy. Poblacion I (Kabuhi sa Idalum sa Dagat); Best in Festival Float, Poblacion II; Best in Festival Costume, Brgys. Puey and Maquiling; and Best in Sinigayan Float Queen, Brgys. Gen. Luna and Himogaan Baybay.

On Saturday, the tribe from Sagay National High School won first place in the Mardi gras competition.

The participants, who were teachers and government employees, donned colorful costumes, headdresses and masks while dancing to the tune of "Chopeta."

Second place was the group of City Government Employees while third place, Bato National High School.

The Best in Costume award also went to Sagay National High School.

SINIGAYAN QUEEN

Meanwhile, April Rose Garcia was crowned Sinigayan Queen 2006 during a glittering pageant night held at Sagay City Public Plaza.

The 19-year-old Garcia, who was also adjudged Best in Swimwear and Best in Sinigayan Costume, won a P15,000 cash prize.

Named first princess was Gea Bacomo, 18, who received the award for Best in Production Number while second princess was Meira Veni Montero, 18, who was chosen Miss Coca-Cola Body.

Awarded Best in Talent, Best in Sinigayan Gown and Miss Photogenic was Joy Ann Empleo; Miss Congeniality, Ramerose Mendoza; and Miss Negros Navigation, Mary Ann Estrella.*NLG

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