Cotabato City – To commemorate the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, who introduced Islam to Mindanao, the Bangsamoro Science and Technology Ministry has joined the week-long celebration of the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival through the Guinakit Fluvial Parade on December 19, 2023, in this city.

This day in the 16th century marked the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan through the Rio Grande de Mindanao, where Rajah Tabunaway accepted its arrival and embraced the Islamic religion. Thus, the annual celebration commemorates it through the Guinakit Fluvial Parade.

Various ministries and agencies showcased their decorative banca through the fluvial parade at the Matampay River, Port Area, Poblacion V.

In the week-long celebration, the Bangsamoro Government, through the Office of the Chief Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, and the City Government of Cotabato, spearheaded activities such as the Grand Opening Parade with Guinakit Float, Agri Travel Fair, Tourism Food Crawl, Guinakit Fluvial Parade, Clean Up Drive, Shariff Kabunsuan: Pagkilala sa Pangkulturang Pamana ng Bangsamoro, Kuyog Street Dance Competition, and many more.

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