After months of testing and learning, Lieutenant Karen Sofia Hipólito, a 22-year-old lieutenant in the National Army, representative of the Tenerife 9th Field Artillery Battalion, took the title of Miss Ninth Brigade. The majestic interpretation of the Sanjuanero Huilense, the bar and his charisma, were taken into account. Diana Losada of the Accounting and Financial Center was chosen as viceroy, and Natali Toledo, who is a volunteer soldier of the Support and Services Battalion for Combat No. 9, was chosen as princess.
The activity was carried out in the Parque del Soldado del Cantón Tenerife in Neiva. During the institutional San Pedrito that had the support of the Social Action Association, Anase, Neiva Chapter, the Ninth Brigade family revived Huilense customs.
A parade through the military canton, colorful floats, happy troupes and cultural presentations in which the members of the Army in Huila were involved, were part of the folkloric day.
Hence, the qualifying jury also chose the best comparsa, a prize that was awarded to the Tenerife Battalion, the title of best float went to the Special Energy and Road Battalion No. 12.
