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Luminous 30-foot Christmas tree lit up in Bulacan

Published Dec 2, 2023 04:14 am

A 30-foot giant Christmas tree  was lit up by the provincial government of Bulacan on Friday, Dec. 1, in front of the Capitol Building in the City of Malolos, signalling the start of the Bulakenyo Christmas celebration.

Dubbed Paskong Bulacan: “Pag-iilaw ng Krismas Tree," Bulacan  Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro led the lighting of the Christmas tree wrapped in thousands of colorful Christmas lights and balls, giving a magical experience for Bulakenyos. 

Simultaneously, the Hiyas ng Bulacan Provincial Band and DYCI Dagalak,  who won during the 2023 Busan Choral Festival and a competition in South Korea, serenaded the Bulakenyos in attendance with classic Christmas songs.
 

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Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro led the lighting of the 30-foot steel-framed Christmas Tree with Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, Philippine History, Arts, and Culture Tourism Office head Dr. Eliseo dela Cruz, Provincial Administrator Antonette V. Constantino, and Provincial Capitol department heads in front the Capitol Building in the City of Malolos on Friday night, December 1, 2023. (Freddie Velez/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Fernando said every light that makes up their Christmas tree will not only add color to the surroundings but also bring hope and vitality to every heart of Bulakenyos.

"With every flash of light, it serves as a reminder that we can be resilient in times of darkness and weakness," the Bulacan governor said.

Hundred Bulakenyos attended the event, including the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, Philippine History, Arts, and Culture Tourism Office (PHACTO) head Dr. Eliseo dela Cruz, Provincial Administrator Antonette V. Constantino, and Capitol employees and department heads.

Earlier, eight Christmas Carrozas paraded in front of the Capitol featuring “San Juan Bautista” by the Cardinal Academy Inc.; “Ang Pag-iisang Dibdib nina San Jose at Birheng Maria” of Commission on Youth, Commission on Social Communication and Ministry of Altar Services; “Ang Kapanganakan ni Hesus” of St. Anne Academy of Meycauayan; “La Virgen Dela Leche” of Commission on Evangelization; “Ang Pagdalaw ng Tatlong Mago sa Sanggol na si Hesus” by the Lay Ministers Group, Knights of Columbus, and Daughters of Mary Immaculate; “Ang Pagpapatay sa mga Sanggol na Hudyo na Dalawang Taong Gulang” of Meycauayan College; “Ang Paglakbay Tungong Ehipto” of Botika sa Kanto; and “Santa Claus” by the SPPC Medallion and SPPC Pandayan 2. 

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