The T'nalak is an intricately woven tapestry of intense and striking colors. The hues of intertwined abaca fabric depict the vivid spirit of the people whom this unique and artistic weaving has invariably come to represent.
This symbol of woven dreams is a fundamental part of the South Cotabato culture, a culture steeped in mystique. The T'nalak Festival is an annual celebration that commemorates the Foundation Anniversary of the dynamic South Cotabato province amidst the dual presence of tradition and progress.
Much like the choreographed contrast of this unique tapestry, the T'nalak Festival is a mix of varied events that likewise characterize the South Cotabati people and their vibrant spirit, a people, whose distinct culture and multi-ethnicity contribute to the image of this emerging province - a province that is steadfast in weaving its wealth towards advancement, and a province undoubtedly beyond compare. From colorful street dancing, pulsating street parties, and innovative trade expos, the T'nalak Festival has it all.
List of Accommodations
- Ramona Plaza Hotel - Gensan drive, Koronadal city
- Gensan drive, Koronadal city - GensanDrive, KoronadalCity
- Rose Carmen Pension House - GensanDrive, KoronadalCity
- ATI Dormitory - Brgy. San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato
- Sunrise Inn - Brgy. Morales, KoronadalCity
- The Signature Place - Nat’l. Highway, Sto. Niño, South Cotabato
- Greenwoods Retreat House and Convention Center - Brgy. Morales, KoronadalCity
- Green State Suites - Arellano Street, KoronadalCity
- SOCSARGEN SamahangNayon - KoronadalCity, South Cotabato
- Tourism Lodge - Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- The Farm @ Carpenter Hills - Brgy. Carpenter Hill, KoronadalCity
- The Inn @ Lyndale’s Garden - Causing Comp, 1st Blk Baldostamon Subdivision, Koronadal City
List of Restaurants
- ARPOCHI SEAFOODS - SMRAA Grounds, Koronadal City
- BFE FOOD PRODUCT - Cannery, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- BJ's LECHON HOUSE - Abad Santos St. Koronadal City
- BUHAY BARYO PARK & RESTO - National Highway, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- ESMA RESTAURANT - Cannery Road, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- FERINZE BAKER AND RESTAURANT - Sinsuat St. , Koronadal City
- FIGUEROA HIGHLANDS - Matulas, Koronadal City
- GEORGE ANGEL'S FOOD HAUS - Gensan Drive , Koronadal City
- JASMINE FARM & GRILL - Barangay Sto.Niño, Bo.2 Koronadal City
- LANTAW MARBEL RESTAURANT - Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City
- MANG GORIO BAHAY KAINAN - General Santos Drive , Koronadal City
How to get there
By Air:
- PAL - Daily flights from Manila to Gensan City and back.
- Air Phil - Daily flights from Manila, Cebu, and Ilo-ilo to Gensan City and vice-versa.
By Land:
Yellow Bus Lines, Holidays, and STM maintain bus routes from Davao City to Koronadal via Gensan City (4hrs.). Husky and Unity Trans buses ply Gensan to Koronadal route for 1hour. Rural Transit serves the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Tacurong City (7-8hrs.). Tacurong is mere 30 minutes by van to Koronadal. Rates are from PhP100-130 (Davao-GSC), PhP30-50 (GSC-Koronadal) and PhP336-350 (CDO-Tacurong) and PhP25-35 (Tacurong City-Koronadal).
From Koronadal, one can take the Yellow Bus Lines or Van plying the Surallah route (20 minutes), then take the public jeep to Lake Sebu (25 minutes). Van rentals are available in daily rate basis.
By Sea:
- Supper Ferry (WG&A) Leaves Manila every Monday and Saturday to GSC via Ilo-ilo
- Negros Navigation (NN) – departs from Manila to GSC every Monday via Iloilo and Zamboanga
- Sulpicio Lines – sails from Manila to GSC every Tuesday via Iloilo and Zamboanga; and from Cebu to GSC every Friday.