SARIAYA, Quezon – This historic town switched on its Christmas tree to usher in the holiday season on Thursday night, November 9.
THE town of Sariaya in Quezon ushers in the holiday season with a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday evening, November 9. (Danny Estacio)
The event was led by Mayor Marcelo Gayeta and witnessed by local government employees, newly elected barangay officials, non-government organizations, and residents.
Coinciding with the event was the launching of the Parol Festival of the Tourism, Culture, and the Arts Office headed by the Gayeta’s wife Marivic.
The parol or Christmas lantern was made of recycled materials from the mystical Mount Banahaw here.
The town plaza was adorned with Christmas lights and decorations and circular tunnel of lights surrounded the heritage monument of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
A traditional Belen or Nativity Scene, steel-framed reindeers, sledge, and a giant Christmas ball were placed at the entrance of the municipal hall.
The Yuletide theme here this year is "Paskong Sariayahin, Masaya, Makulay, at Nagniningning (Sariaya Christmas: Happy, Colorful, and Shining)."
This town is regarded as the heritage town of this province for maintaining almost 100 cultural properties from the Spanish era.
The event was capped by fireworks display and concert by local talent.