Valencia City barangays along the banks of the Pulangi River were

Organizers said the celebration is intended to draw visitors and guests from other municipalities and cities to witness and join the celebrations, and boost more economic activities in the city.

The charter day celebration is also meant to promote the products, places and business opportunities the city offers and discover new talents and potentials among the Valencianos.

Valencia City projects itself as the “City of Golden Harvest” with its agriculture-based economy.As the economic powerhouse of the Province of Bukidnon, the city government said in its guide on the festivities, the City of Valencia is determined to provide avenues where her cultures and traditions are celebrated, her economic doors opened for investments, and her peoples are united and their potentials are discovered.”  (Walter I. Balane/MindaNews)