ZAMBOANGA CITY–The local government will spearhead the annual commemoration of the “Dia de Fundacion de Chavacano (Chavacano Foundation Day)” on Saturday, June 23.
Chavacano, a Spanish derivative language which traces its beginnings back to June 23, 1635 when the cornerstone of the Fuerza de San Jose, now more popularly known as Fort Pilar, was laid down.
Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar will lead the celebration, which will kick off with a commemorative program at 8 a.m. at the Activity Area, East Wing, KCC Mall de Zamboanga.
Members of the City Council, city government officials and employees, representatives from national and regional government agencies as well as from the business, religious, academe and other sectors are expected to join the commemoration.
Salazar said an inter-school Chavacano quiz bee competition will follow the program to be participated in by elementary as well as junior and senior high school students.
The observance, now in its seventh year, is pursuant to City Ordinance No. 374, which declared every June 23rd of the year as Dia de Fundacion de Chavacano. (PNA)
