MANAOAG – Tourists and devotees are now flocking to this town to participate in the Galicayo Festival.

The three-day Galicayo, now in its 9th edition, opened here on Friday to welcome devotes paying homage once more to the Lady of Manaoag whose apparition centuries ago inspired the people to build a shrine in her honor.

The festival this year has for its theme “Alay ng Pasasalamat Kay Ina”, said Rufo Mangonon, chairman and event organizer of the Galicayo Festival 2007.

“As in the past, this year’s celebration is unique in spite of its short budget, Mangonon said.

Added to the festival in the taping of GMA-7’s “Walang Tulugan “with Mr. Showman scheduled on December 8.

Some of the activities lined up for this year’s Galicayo include nightly band jamming from December 3 to 9, Outreach/Gift-Giving Programs, Street Dancing Competition, Fireworks Display, Rave Party, all on December 8 and Singing Contest on December 9.