SAROK FESTIVAL - Consolacion

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.

The term "sarok" comes from a kind of hat made of bamboo strips and dried banana leaves. Sarok making used to the main source of livelihood of the town folks especially these living in Barangay Tulotulo.From then on, the Sarok festival has already become one of the most awaited celebrations of the year for the people of Consolacion. Moreover, the festival has been very successful every year and more people from the other parts of Cebu were encouraged to witness the very prestigious festival of Consolacion. Sarok Festival has become a way of promoting the culture and the beautiful town of Consolacion.