THE rains that poured during the opening of the 12th edition of the Gabii sa Kabilin or a night of heritage, failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of visitors, who came to join this year’s event.
Cebu City Councilor Margarita Osmeña, who led the opening of the heritage event at the Casa Gorordo Museum, said that she was happy and was always anticipating this event every year.
Daniel Alacatra, CGM tour guide, said that despite the heavy downpour prior the opening, they can still say it was successful opening.
“We opened on time and we can say so far so good,” said Alcatra.
He also said that this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin would also prep up Cebuanos for the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines in 2021.
Starting this year, Gabii sa Kabilin will have reference to the expedition of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. and it will have a theme of “Balangay.”
At least 30 museums and sites in Cebu, Mandaue and Talisay cities are part of this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin, which is organized by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.