The provincial government of Bulacan said that it will be celebrating the province’s 445th Foundation Day on Aug. 15, with hopes to instill patriotism among citizens of the province and encourage them to discover it’s rich and colorful history.
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro will lead the Bulakenyos in celebrating the province’s, themed “Mahalin ang Bulacan, Tuklasin ang Kanyang Kasaysayan,” at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in the City of Malolos, Bulacan.
The activity will start with a wreath-laying activity at the monument of Gat Marcelo H. Del Pilar erected in front of the Provincial Capitol Building and will be followed by a Holy Mass at Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium at 8:30 a.m.
After the mass, a short program will be held starting with the entrance of the Philippine flag, followed by the singing of the national anthem, oath to the Philippine flag to be led by Scout Jelvin P. Miranda from Malolos City Highschool-Bungahan, singing of Himno ng Bulacan led by Himig ng Bulakenyo choir, and messages from Board Member Richard A. Roque, chairman of the Committee on Tourism, Culture, and the Arts, and the vice-governor.
Also, the provincial government of Bulacan will have a walk-through exhibit ,dubbed Kasaysayan ng Bulacan Mural, at the Isidoro Torres Hall in the Capitol building featuring the past and present governors of Bulacan.
This will be followed by “SINEliksik Bulacan Film Showing” at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Cultural Center.
The Bulacan Foundation Day also prompts the month-long celebration of the Singkaban Festival.