Ligao has transformed into a Christmas wonderland as bright lights, colorful life-size decorations, and a crowd of enthusiastic spectators filled the City park. People cheered with awe as they witness the most-awaited traditional lighting of the giant Christmas tree which later followed by fireworks display.
To make the holiday season more joyful, Ligao features a grander presentation of the of the giant Christmas tree, and life-size Santa Claus and Christmas decorations. A Christmas Shop and Toy house were also installed in the park for kids and kids-at-heart.
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| CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR! Colorful and life-size Christmas balls and other decorations filled the City Park of Ligao. Photo credit: Jurlan Buello |
The lighting of the giant Christmas tree was graced by local government officials including Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua, Ligao Women's Club President and former City Mayor Linda P. Gonzalez, together with the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Rev. Fr. Ramonsito Segubiense also lead the blessing of the Christmas tree.
The Ligao National High School Voice Chorale, which recently won as Champion during the National Music Competition for Young Artists on 21 November, rendered a Christmas carol.
The event also marked the opening of the Christmas Bazaar and a chain of food stand which are also part of the coming celebration of Ligao's Parish Fiesta on 26 December. - Lala Peñafiel
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