By Helen Castaño | 09:39 PM November 28, 2022
The Tagbilaran City government held its annual Christmas lighting ceremony at the City Hall on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.
The ceremony was led by Mayor Jane Yap who said that this year’s celebration is colorful as the city is starting to recover from the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“This is truly a very happy occasion, as we are gathered this afternoon for our City Government Christmas Lighting ceremony. Indeed, there is no season or occasion as special as Christmas in most parts of the world,” she said.
The event, which centered on” bitoon”(stars) as stars of hope began with Christmas songs performed by HNU Chorale, Tagbilaran City Choir and Koro Seraphim Chorale.
Former Mayor Baba Yap, Vice-Mayor Adam Jala, members of the city council, and the different department heads were also present at the event.
Tagbilaran Bishop Abet Uy, provincial administrator Aster Caberte and Atty. Abel Damalerio also attended the event.
Aside from the Christmas tree, the musical dancing fountain was also lit up. Tagbilaranons were treated to a dancing fountain. The water embedded in color-changing lights dancing to Christmas melodies wowed spectators of all ages.
There are also lanterns and other decorations placed along the city’s main roads that were lit up on the same night.
