Bansalan is known for its talented people gifted with the capacity to play musical instruments. In the recently conducted Cooperative Month Culmination Program at the Provicial Capitol Gymnasium last October 30, 2009,selected cooperative members had shown how adept they are in rondalla . A rondalla is an ensemble of plectrum instruments, stringed instruments played with a plectrum or pick. It originated in Spain, but became one of the traditional forms of Philippine folk music after its introduction to the islands in the 19th century.
The Group was headed by Mr. Espiritu Gonzales and Mr. Loremer Carillo, both members of the Marber Irrigators Farmers Cooperative (MIFCO). It was supposed to be a contest among the municipalities in the Province of Davao del Sur, but other municipalities were not able to complete the minimum number of players. Besides, they were hesitant to compete knowing the fact that Rondalla players from Bansalan would garner the award because the latter won four successive Rondalla Competitions a couple of years ago @ Victoria Plaza Mall , Bajada Davao City.
The group will participate in the Regional level contest this coming December 04, 2009 at CAP auditorium on the occasion of the 6th Tapok –Tapok Sa Koop ug Barkadahan sa Pasko . They will compete with musicians from Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley and Davao City.
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