Friday, February 29, 2008 Popong's 'Bahaghari Tayo' is 'Araw's' theme song
DAVAO artist Popong Landero's "Bahaghari Tayo" has been chosen as the official theme song of the "71st Araw ng Dabaw" celebration through a resolution proposed by City Council committee on tourism chair Susan Isabel Reta.
Landero's original composition, which sings of Davao's cultural diversity likened to the colors of the rainbow or "bahaghari," has been a staple in city's celebrations and has become as familiar to the locals as the official Davao City theme "Tayo'y Dabawenyo."
Last Tuesday, Landero performed the song for the council as suggested by Councilor Victorio Advincula, who said they should hear the song first before approving the resolution.
"Why would we approve it when we have not yet heard the song?" Advincula pointed out.
After Landero's performance, the body approved the resolution under suspended rules. (GLP)
