Tagbilaran Christmas decors spread joy and love

TAGBILARAN CITY — Residents here were treated to a spectacular and meaningful Christmas display at the city hall on Monday night, Nov. 28.

Known as the "City of Friendship," the Christmas lighting aims to bringing more cheers and fun to the residents in a more meaningful celebration especially coming and recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Christmas 2022 takes on a more significant meaning for all of us, that is why the City Government of Tagbilaran is offering this to the one and only “Balaang Batang Hesus” as our way of paying homage to the birth of Jesus, our Savior, from whom love, hope and peace emanate," said Mayor Jane Yap during the lighting ceremony. 

"With Him, we have successfully overcome the past challenges.  All these beautiful decorations are part of our thanksgiving to Him for all the blessings we have received this year 2022," she added. 

 

Former mayor Baba Yap, Vice-Mayor Adam Jala, members of the city council, and the different department heads were also present at the event. It was also attended by former Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assistant secretary and now Bohol provincial administrator Aster Caberte and Tagbilaran Bishop Abet Uy. 

The  Holy Name University Chorale, Tagbilaran City Choir and Koro Seraphim Chorale provided Christmas songs. 

Yap said Christmas will always be for children.  For this reason, the City Hall park and building are adorned with Christmas lights that brightly illuminate the entire grounds. It would be open to everyone every night so Tagbilaranons especially the children will be able to enjoy the merry and colorful season.  

Adding to the festive atmosphere, the different government departments and offices that are bedecked with wonderful Christmas decorations.  

There are also lanterns and other decorations placed along the city’s main roads that were lit up on the same night.

Also, contributing to the happiness of the season, the musical fountain is back every evening beginning Monday night.

The “Pasko Para sa mga Bata” is held every Fridays and Saturdays until December 17, as well as children’s activities from 7 to 8 p. m. at the City Hall Atrium. 

"Let us remember that Christmas is a celebration of the Christ Child that will always give us that eternal hope for a better, peaceful, and kinder world for all of us," said Yap.  

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The Tagbilaran City government in Bohol province holds its  Christmas lighting ceremony at the  City Hall on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 to bring cheees and fun to the residents in a more meaningful celebration especially coming and recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.  Photo courtesy of Mayor Jane Yap