Where did La Libertad Childrens Rondalla Started?

It was organized in February of 2006, Mayor Jocelyn Limkaichong initiated the rondalla training when he invited Ian Encarnacion a Voice major in Silliman University and a member of Kwerdas de Negros. Most of the newly organized group are elementary from Grade IV-V of Pio Banogon Elementary School. Municipality of La Libertad was one of the recipient of the set of Rondalla Instruments from the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental thru Board Member Mariant E. Villigas. At present, Mayor Jocelyn Limkaichong is now a House Representative of 1st District of Negros Oriental and it is one of her vision to preseve and revive Filipino culture.
The Local Chief Executive of La Libertad, Mayor Lawrence D. Limkaichong, Jr. is in full support to the rondalla group. The group is now preparing for the Buglasan 2008 Junior Rondalla Competition in which La Libertad is the defending champion for the past 2 years. Now, the group are preparing to make it a Hall of Fame.


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