Sarok Festival is a mardi gras held every 14th day of February. This is to highlight the "Adlaw sa Consolacion" celebration. The dancers use "sarok" while dancing to the tune of Miligoy de Cebu, a song that originated in Consolacion.
The contingents of the festival are pupils and students from different elementary schools in Consolacion. They wear attractive costumes that fit for the kind of presentation of their choice. The sarok used as main props comes in various designs, which enhance one's sense of imagination. Presentations are judged according to performance, choreography and costume.
History tells that on January 6, 1998, the former Municipal Mayor, Hon. Maximo G. Malagar, called for a conference in presentation for the Founding Anniversary of Consolacion. Erlinda Napuli, the chair and the principal of Consolacion Central School at that time, solicited opinions regarding the activities. Cultural Affairs Coordinator, Mr. Rodrigo Apos, thought of a unique innovation, the SAROK FESTIVAL. He pointed out that if Cebu City has Sandugo Festival, Consolacion could also have a Mardi gras entitled Sarok Festival.
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