By: Regina Lapuz (Replichore)
Genes posing for a photo after BuCASan 2017, the opening ceremony of PalaCASan 2017 |
In the recent opening ceremony
dubbed as BuCASan 2017, GeneSoc displayed its showcase of talented brods and
sisses during the opening’s Mr. and Ms. PalaCASan and Org Gimmick competition.
Among the 14 competing groups,
The UPLB Genetics Society was one to look out for with their representatives
for Mr. and Ms. PalaCASan: Mr. Jim Allen P. Diezon and Ms. Cherlstin Grace E.
Balisi as well as the participants of the org gimmick comprised of the baby
batches: Helitron, Spireme and Polintons.
In line with this, the Genews
Team got the chance to interview some of them to share their feelings and
thoughts regarding the most anticipated event.
Genews: What
were your thoughts regarding the pageant?
Cherlstin
Balisi (Ms. PalaCASan 2017 candidate):
“It was never unusual when I
found out that I would be the one representing Ms. PalaCASan for the UPLB Genetics
Society since joining pageants was second nature to me but still it felt
different. It was surreal. After long and tiring weeks of preparation, the
BuCASan event finally happened. I felt okay at first before the entrance but
the moment we entered DL Umali I felt a gushing feeling of nervousness causing
my body to shiver due to the hype, excitement and banging sounds of cheers and
yells from each individuals rooting for their favorites. And based from what I
saw, it was evident that losing was never an option from these different
organizations.”
Jim
Allen Diezon (Mr. PalaCASan candidate):
“Apparently, Che and I were
apprehensive particularly at the beginning of the pageant. Well in fact, that
was my very first pageant over the past 10 years. I actually participated in a
pageant amidst grade school. This time, it was somewhat different. Perhaps, the
audience had an impact even the other participants whose composure had led them
to not feel any pressure. But during the course of sashaying, I would consider
that the tension we had on the first part actually vanished and was instantly
replaced by confidence. I still can’t explain what happened but I’m telling you
until the latter part of the contest, Che and I refused to falter.”
The event started with a dance performance from the contestants which was followed by the Sportswear category. And even though last to walked on stage, Ms. Balisi and Mr. Diezon were sashaying along with a tennis apparel while demonstrating some skills related to the sport.
The next showcased event was
the talent portion wherein Mr. and Ms. Genesoc, clothed in white, performed a
heart felting yet melancholic interpretative dance that portrayed a young boy
compelling his lover to return his affection.
After a series of org
gimmicks, the most awaited part of the pageant was the creative wear since in
this segment, the organization had the chance to express their own
interpretation in accordance to the contest’s motif. Ms. Balisi was wearing a dragon egg-inspired
costume with a medieval crown whereas Mr. Diezon’s attire was based from a
dragon hunter using the skull of the beast as his head attire.
Subsequently, the last but
certainly not the least performance by the baby batches had encountered quite a
few technical difficulties. Nevertheless, it didn’t fail to let the audience
experience the thrill and suspense that pierced on the horrible issues of extra
judicial killings and the Oplan Tokhang.
Lance Lopez (Org Gimmick
participant): “During the preparations, everyone was just chilling out as the plans
were discussed. As the event comes to a close, the feelings of pressure and
anxiousness dominated my emotions resulting to a more serious practice with my
associates. At the time of competition, most of them were just relaxing while I
experience numbness from head to toe especially when our music did not
immediately played. It all happened like a breeze.”
Marlon Rex Tan (Org Gimmick participant): “I felt very nervous during the event because I can feel the hype and pressure from watching all the other orgs' gimmick wondering if we'd be able to outdo them. Throughout the preparation I felt happy no kidding because I can see, evidently, each member's cooperation especially the head and that's what you would want to achieve in a group work. Overall we made it an enjoyable time”.
With the awarding of contestants, genes shouted out a cheer spelled as “G-O-O-D
–J-O-B! GENESOC!” and that long yell became the most significant factor in
boosting and enhancing the confidence and poise of the competitors.
Lady
Rose Montano (Org Gimmick participant): ”I have never quite imagined myself to
be an accent of a play or the muse of the stage. It was one of my unreachable
dreams, thanks to my nerves and queasy guts. But it does not belong to the
playlist of unobtainable hopes anymore. It’s because I’ve got to perform with
the best people. That September night was awesome. Performing to a multitude of
foreign faces was indeed frightful and exciting and frightful again. It felt
like my insides were having a rock band concert like no other. But the
performance was not the best part for me. It was the people rooting for us –
all cheering and yelling ‘til their voices became hoarse and scratchy. I have
never been so thankful for them. My soul’s been touched by all the support and
love. You’re the best, Genes”.
Ms.
Balisi: “It was a different sensation when it was Genesoc’s turn
to shine. It lessen the tension I was feeling in that moment. The sense of
overwhelming support from genes ensured that I wasn’t the only one competing in
the pageant because together, we all are. And after hearing those shouts, Jim and I just
went with the flow like it was completely normal. Although we did not received
any award, at the end of the day, Genesoc was still proud of us and besides, we
were not after the achievements, but the experience and enjoyment were
considered.”
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Palacasan is an annual multi
sports event joined by College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) academic based
Organizations. This event not only
showcases the athletic spirit of each representative, but also strengthen the
amity and promote sportsmanship between the members of the organization. It consists of three events, BuCASan, the
initial opening of PalaCASan, the game proper, the long recreational activity
and lastly, WaCASan, the closing ceremony of PalaCASan.
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