The Philippine folk dance competition will take place today at 6:00 p.m. at the Panaad Stadium, part of the ongoing 2017 Panaad sa Negros Festival.
15 cities and municipalities will compete in the rural category, namely, Pontevedra, Talisay City, Sipalay City, Hinoba-an, Bacolod City, EB Magalona, Murcia, Valladolid, Silay City, Toboso, Victorias City, Cauayan, Calatrava, Hinigaran, and Manapla.
Meanwhile, eight cities and municipalities will compete in the Maria Clara category, namely, Escalante City, Binalbagan, Kabankalan City, Cadiz City, Himamaylan City, Bago City, Sagay City, and San Carlos City.
Murcia is currently the two-time defending champion in the rural category, while Cadiz City won the Maria Clara category last year.
Aside from the major awards, recognition for Best in Performance, Best Trainer, and Best in Costume, in both categories, will also be given out./WDJ