By Franco Regala
Tarlac City, Tarlac — President Duterte has issued Proclamation No. 393 declaring January 19, Friday, as a special non-working day in this city in line with the celebration of the 2nd Kaisa Festival.
The new directive signed by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea aims to provide residents the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion.
The week-long festivity will kick off with a Holy Mass on Monday at the Tarlac Plazuela, according to the City Tourism Office (CTO).
From January 17 to 20, there will be a trade fair that features agri-booth, coffee shop, arts and craft such as actual weaving and charcoal portrait, pasalubong center or souvenir shop and massage center by Persons With Disabilities.
On the actual Kaisa Festival, there will be a Kaisa Grand Float Parade to be graced by Enzo Pineda, Jessy Mendiola, Arron Villaflor and Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Winwyn Marquez.
Other activities include Zumba Shine Party, Miss Tarlac City 2018, Pana-pana Parade and Cultural Street Dance Competition and Grand Homecoming Night.
Kaisa Festival celebrates the history, culture, and diversity of the city and commemorates the martyrdom of the city’s patron saint, San Sebastian, the CTO said.