Although some other municipalities in the province of Surigao del Sur are claiming to have this festival originated from them.
As most of this coastal towns are founded during the pre-Spanish occupation and is both claiming the story of being attacked by the moros.
The Municipality of Cantilan started the Sirong festival in 2004 days before the town fiesta.
The event was a great success with the winner bringing home cash prizes.
As promised by the mayor that this festival will be held annually in this town.