Bituon han Leyte 2012 Pageant Night

It was an evening of glitz and glamour as Leyte held the annual Bituon han Leyte 2012. Bituon han Leyte is the annual search for the best and the most graceful festival lead dancer as part of the celebration of the Leyte Pintados Kasadyaan Festival 2012.

Unlike the usual beauty pageant, Bituon han Leyte has no interview portion, or long gown or swimsuit competition. This is a competition among the best and the most graceful lead dancers. this is also a contest on how good a female dancer can actually lead her contingent in performing their routine.

Joining this competition is optional. So we only got to see nine ladies compete for the title, while there will be eleven festival who will compete during the Pintados Kasadyaan Festival competition today.

Isabel Leyte

The event was held at the RTR Plaza. It wasa jampacked event. A lot of people flocked to the venue to cheer for their bets. the candidates were all in their very elaborate costumes. I’m so excited! I can’t wait for them to do the whole performance at the Stadium later today.

alangalang Leyte

Special guest during the event was Miss Philippines – Earth Miss Stephanie Dianne Stefanowitz. We were actually on the same flight from Manila to Tacloban. And yeah, we’re booked on the same hotel too.

And just like in any other contest, a winner has to be declared.Here’s the list of winners:

Palompon Leyte

Most Eloquent: Marianne Hernandez of Quiot Festival, Isabel Leyte
Best in Performance: Grace Ann De Veyra of Lingganay Festival, alangalang Leyte
Most Artistic Costume Design: Grace Ann De Veyra of Lingganay Festival, alangalang Leyte
Best in Production Number: Marianne Hernandez of Quiot Festival, Isabel Leyte
Loveliest Face in Photo: Jyca Therese Mancao of Lawig Festival, Palompon Leyte

Calubi-an Leyte

fourth Runner Up: Clarice Anne Betingue of Indang Festival, Hindang Leyte
Third Runner Up: Jyca Therese Mancao of Lawig Festival, Palompon Leyte
Second Runner Up: Anne Jinnelle Cabradilla of Lubi lubi Festival, Calubi-an Leyte
First runner Up: Grace Ann De Veyra of Lingganay Festival, alangalang Leyte

Bituon han Leyte 2012: Marianne Hernandez of Quiot Festival, Isabel Leyte

Later today at 1PM 10 contingents will compete for the Pintados Festival and Eleven Festivals from various towns across leyte will compete for the Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals title. And I wil be sitting as one of the judges of this year’s festival. Yey!

The competition will commence at 1PM at the Leyte Stadium. If you happen to be here in Tacloban City, don’t miss this chance to witness one of the Philippines best fiesta celebration!

To all the Leytenos, Happy fiesta! viva Senor Santo Nino, Patron han Leyte!