08/07/2026
WATCH: FLASHBACK TO THE SOLEMN MOMENTS BEFORE THE GRAND CELEBRATIONS!
Long before the main events and competitions filled our feeds, a heartfelt tribute and wreath-laying ceremony was held at the tomb of Datu Kalun in Barangay Malinis to officially open this yearโs 43rd Lami-Lamihan Festival.
Mayor Oric Furigay led the program together with Vice Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, Vice Mayor Hegem Furigay, and military commanders BGEN Frederick M. Sales and LTC Francis S. Tupas. Together with Datu Kalun's family, city and barangay officials, and government employees, a solemn blessing and prayers were offered to look back at our community's roots.
Our festival actually started with Datu Kalunโs tradition of "Paglam-Lamihan" a time of thanksgiving for a good harvest which was later revived in 1983 by his grandson, the late Mayor Wilfredo Furigay. Press play to watch how Lamitan honors its rich Yakan heritage as we move toward a progressive future!