Sizzling Success: JCI Surigao North at the Pasayan Festival 2026!
Supporting local governance and coastal heritage through a massive street-cooking showdown.
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SURIGAO CITY, PHILIPPINES — Borromeo Street transformed into a vibrant, sizzling culinary hub on May 15, 2026, as locals and visitors gathered for the highly anticipated Pasayan Festival 2026. Held in tandem with the historic milestone of the 125th Adlaw nan Surigao del Norte, the festival brought the community together to celebrate local culture, abundance, and the enduring spirit of unity.
Among the key organizations bringing energy to the streets was JCI Surigao North. Showing that active citizenship extends from community development right into the heart of local cultural celebrations, the chapter took center stage in the festival’s grand culinary showdown.
40 Kilograms, 4 Dishes, One United Team. The challenge was as exciting as it was demanding: each participating group was assigned a massive 40 kilograms of fresh, locally caught shrimps.
With firewoods lit and wok stoves ready, the JCI Surigao North team immediately went to work, turning the raw bounty into a spectacular four-course showcase. Demonstrating incredible synergy and culinary creativity, the members prepared four distinct shrimp dishes, capturing the rich flavors of the province and drawing crowds to their station.
The live cooking demonstration highlighted more than just great food; it put the chapter’s teamwork, leadership, and passion for community immersion on full display.
Organized by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte under the leadership of Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, the Pasayan Festival 2026 served as a powerful prelude to the evening’s massive Alibugjaw Concert. For JCI Surigao North, participating was a premier opportunity to support local governance, uplift the city’s coastal heritage, and foster camaraderie with fellow Surigaonons.