TRIBU LINGGANAY OF ALANG-ALANG, LEYTE

Tribu Lingganay of Alang-Alang, Leyte emerged as champion in the Sinulog 2012 Free         Interpretation category.

Smooth, fluid choreography nailed the grand prize for Leyte dancers. Their dance portrayed a community rising from a flash flood.

Their choreographer is a Cebuano named Emerito Custodio, a secondary teacher of Tejero    Night High School.

“We wanted to keep an upbeat but organized and alive performance,” said choreographer Emerito Custodio of Tribu Lingganay from Alang-alang, Leyte, which was adjudged the best in the Free Interpretation category. They took home a trophy and P2 million cash prize.

“Our effort and participation was all worth it,” said Alang-Alang Mayor Loredo Yu, “because we brought pride to our town.”