Several dance groups from all over Mindanao shone during the Sayaw sa Pasko 2024 competition at the Rizal Park on Saturday, December 21.
The Sayaw sa Pasko is an annual dance competition and one of the highlights of Pasko Fiesta, created by the City Tourism Operation Office (CTOO) for Dabawenyos to display their talents and celebrate the joyous spirit of Christmas.
Among the 10 groups that joined the contest, the General Santos City Dancesport and SQ1 were hailed as the champions in the Dancesport and Hip-hop categories, respectively. The two groups impressed the audience with their dynamic and expertly choreographed performances.
In the Hip-hop Category, Nemesis and The Villain took second and third place, respectively. In the Dancesport, the Davao Region Team ended up second place, while the Koronadal City Dancesport Team came in third.
Each group captivated the audience with their inventive costumes, dancing, music, and props, all of which incorporated the Pasko Fiesta theme.
A P75,000 cash prize and a plaque were awarded to the champions in both categories, while P50,000, P35,000, and P25,000 were given to the second and third placers, and non-winners, respectively. CIO