Alfred to lead Christmas tree lighting at Balyuan Park today
TACLOBAN CITY — City Mayor Alfred Romualdez will lead the lighting today, December 8, of the giant Christmas tree at the Balyuan Park, this city.
This was disclosed by City Councilor Cristina Gonzales- Romualdez, who said that lighting of the 50-foot structure would signal the start of the long Christmas celebration in the City of Tacloban.
“After a countdown, the mayor, joined by other city officials, will push a switch that will light-up the tree,” she revealed.
Members of the city council, department heads, and employees of the city government are also expected to grace the occasion.
The lighting of the Christmas tree, which has become an annual tradition, is also expected to be witnessed by hundreds of Taclobanons.
“Just like in the past, we are expecting hundreds of individuals from all walks of life to witness the occasion,” said Romualdez, adding that the Christmas tree, which is covered by multi-colored “parols,” will serve as an added attraction in the city.
It was learned that the intricate design of the Christmas tree was done by David Cerezo, a rubber artist from Marikina City who was contracted by the city government here to do the over-all set-up of the Christmas decorations in the city. (CIO- RODRIGUEZ T. SENASE)
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