Davao City lights up for Christmas

DAVAO CITY- Several strategic locations in Davao City were lit up with Christmas lights as part of the annual Davao Pasko Fiesta.

Davao City Vice-Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte led the Christmas Lighting Ceremony on the early evening of Friday (Dec. 3) at the second floor hallway of the City Hall.

The ceremonial switching lighted up the City Hall, the adjacent Quezon Park, Rizal Park, Centennial Park, the Sangguniang Panglungsod Building, the Davao City Water District Pipe bridge along Governor Generoso Bridge in Bankerohan and the Unity Arch and pocket park in Davao City’s Chinatown District.

“As we celebrate the Christmas Season, we remind everyone to be mindful of our celebrations and gatherings at home during the holidays. Please do not forget to follow the minimum health protocols and ensure the safety of our families and loved ones during this special occasion. Let us continue to work together in making the coming New Year a better and a healthier one.” Vice-Mayor Duterte said in his message at the ceremonial lighting.

Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte switches on the Christmas Lights

An afternoon prior to the lighting, Misa Pasasalamat (Thanksgiving Mass) was held at the San Pedro Cathedral which was attended by top City Government officials led by Mayor Sara Z. Duterte.

The ceremonial lighting and Misa Pasasalamat are part of Davao Pasko Fiesta, an annual event of the City Government in partnership with the private sector as a means of celebrating the Filipino tradition during the Holiday Season.

This year’s Pasko Fiesta is held digitally and is dubbed as “Davao Paskonline Fiesta“ it is marked with several virtual programs and activities alongside online contests which are centered around the family. (PIA/RG Alama)

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