It’s Christmas time in Dagupan!
Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, together with government officials and employees, officially lit up the city’s Christmas tree, light decorations and the barangay Belens during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 2024, Friday at the Dagupan City Plaza.
Anchored on the theme of “Star Ka sa Puso Ko,” the Christmas trees and light decorations placed in the City Plaza, De Venecia Rd., as well as in Quintos and Magsaysay bridges and the Belens per barangay, were simultaneously illuminated during the lighting ceremony symbolizing love and hope in the festive season.
Mayor Fernandez expressed her gratitude to everyone who made the event possible and emphasized the essence of the city’s Christmas lights and decorations as a unifying symbol in the community.
“Ang mga ilaw at dekorasyon ay simbolo ng inyong malasakit sa ating lungsod at ang inyong pagkakaisa para sa ating bayan…nawa’y ang mga ilaw na ito ang magpatuloy sa atin na lalo pang higitan ng galing at pagkakaisa at maging magbahagi ng liwanag sa pamamagitan ng mga simpleng kilos ng kabutihan.” the local chief executive said.
In celebration of the opening of the city’s 2024 Fiesta and 50th Anniversary Feast of St John the Evangelist slated on December 27, Liga ng mga Barangay President, Fiesta Hermano Mayor and City Councilor Marcelino Fernandez reminded guests and attendees about the importance of everyone being present in the ceremony.
“Ang gabing ito ay paalala ng tibay ng ating pananampalataya, init ng ating samahan at ganda ng tradisyong nagbubuklod sa atin bilang komunidad,” the city councilor shared.
Among those present at the lighting ceremony are Vice Mayor Bryan Kua, City Councilors, Department Heads, Barangay Officials, LGU Employees, Balikbayan Guests, DALAGA-Binebeking Dagupan 2024 Candidates and guests from all over the city and province.
The city’s month-long fiesta will cover several events, including Art and Cultural competitions, Vaccination and Medical Missions, Feeding Programs and Year-End & Thanksgiving celebrations.
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