Foundation University in Dumaguete intends to become a center for cultural revival in the city with the holding of the Kasadyaan Festival every second week of December.

Cultural officer Carmelo Elli of FU yesterday said the event started as a mardi gras festival focusing on customs and clothes, and patterned after the Lenten parade in Europe .

This year's theme is “Have wings, will fly.”

Under the leadership of university founder Leandro Sinco, the festivity was changed into a parade of lights and lanterns.

Since then, it has become one of the most witnessed cultural activities in Dumaguete because of its proximity to the celebration of Christmas, Dino Depositario of the Office of Student Life and External Affairs said.

From the usual fireworks display as a culminating activity on December 15, there will be a free concert instead, Depositario said.”*JG

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