Valenciana Festival

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Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cavite
Municipality of General Trias

OFFICE OF HE MAYOR – Tourism and Cultural Affairs

262nd Foundation Day


Valenciana Festival 2010

Theme: “SULYAP SA KAHAPON, KAUNLARAN NG BAYAN NGAYON…”

I. DEFENITION

Valenciana is a special cuisine of Gentriseños that was inherited from Spaniards


during early times, it was derived from the Paella Valenciana, which originated from Valencia
Spain, it is a one-pan peasant’s dish made with rice, vegetables, saffron, chicken and seafood.
The general Trias way of cooking Valenciana is famous to all nearby municipalities and always
included in any party menu that made it the town’s specialty.

In celebration of its rich legacy, the citizens of General Trias relive the past and
celebrate its present through the very first “Valenciana Festival” on its 262nd Founding
Anniversary.

II. OBJECTIVES

1. To celebrate the importance of General Trias Cultural Heritage.


2. To promote Cultural awareness to all Gentriseños and nearby towns.
3. To attract tourists/investors to come and witness the festivities.
III. EVENTS

Date/Time Activities Venue


Dec. 6-7, 2010 Talinong Gentriseño Audio Visual Room
8:00am – 5:00pm An annual academic contest on 3r Floor Municipal Building
history quiz Bee, Spelling Bee & on
the spoy poster making contest to all
grade school students both public and
private schools.

Dec 8, 2010 Balik Tanaw Old Photo Contest Deadline of submission on or before
8:00am – 5:00pm A contest that aims to collect old Dec.8, 2010 at Tourism Office 4th Flr.
pictures depicting lifestyle, traditions Municipal Bldg.
and structures in Gen. Trias from
1990 backward.

Dec. 10, 2010 Sabayang Binyagan St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church
8:30am – 11:00am Giving the people of Gen. Trias a
chance to receive the Sacrament of
Baptism
Gift Giving Gen.Trias Cultural and Convention
2:00pm – 5:00pm A time to share the blessings to Center
elderly.
Dec. 13, 2010
7:00am Thanks giving Mass St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church
General Trias Monument
8:00am Wreath Laying General Trias Town
8:30am Launhing of Valenciana Festival
(Presentation of Gentriseños
Valenciana)
Street Dancing
9:30am Awarding/Closing
10:30am
Dec. 14, 2010 Dugo Mong HAndog, Hatid ay Audio Visual Room
Buhay
8:00am – 5:00pm (Blood Letting Program) 3rd Floor Municipal Building

For inquiries please call (046) 6970820 (Tourism Office)

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