La Union Capitol Christmas Lights Radiates to LU Homes
By: Camille R. Bumatay, PIO | Photo By: Sonny Buenaventura, Jefferson Lorenzo, PIO | Date: December 4, 2020
In the spirit of Christmas while there is a need to strictly follow health protocols, the La Union Provincial Capitol Hill is once again illuminated during a Ceremonial Lighting Ceremony shown online for constituents to watch while staying in their homes on December 4, 2020.
The simple program in the provincial capitol was attended only by provincial officials. There were games and raffle for online audience as they led the ceremonial lighting ceremony.
In his message, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III highlighted the need to strictly and properly observe the minimum health standards and protocols during the run of the Puso sa Pasko: Handog ng Kapitolyo and that it’s best to participate in the activities at home. “Sa gabing ito, ang Kapitolyo ay muling magliliwanag. Tayo ay magdiwang para sa bagong simula. Sa kabila ng krisis, dito sa La Union, patuloy na mananaig ang liwanag at pag-asa,” he said.
Among the areas decorated and lit this year are Zigzag Road, Orros Park, Pagoda, Heroes Hill and Aguila Road with highlights such as the Kalikasan Globe Centerpiece, Nativity Belen and Light Arcs.
80% of the lights and decorations used are reused from the previous years m. This year’s celebration is focused on the preservation of the environment. While there are lesser lights and decors this year and there will be no fireworks display and live shows, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) ensures that kaprobinsiaan will still be able to take part in the season’s celebrations and enjoy prepared prizes.
To strictly observe health protocols, the lights will extend its radiance to the homes of each kaprobinsiaan through virtual activities this year which includes La Union Discount E-Coupon Book to be launched on December 7; Dear Santa Letter Writing Activity from December 7-12; Best Christmas Décor Contest from December 11-17; Costume Contest for Kids from December 9-16; Digital Poster Making Contest on December 16; Online Caroling Contest on December 18; Keep Moving La Union: Bike Ride Edition on December 19; and Puso sa Pasko Facebook Live Programs on December 9 and 16. All winners of the different Christmas activities will be virtually awarded on December 21.
While all activities this year are going to be held online, the Capitol Hill being a public space will allow up to 50 visitors only to enter at a given time. Lights are open from 5pm to 9:30pm for those aged 15-65 to ensure compliance to health protocols.
Despite the pandemic, the PGLU made effort to tweak previous practices to continue to bring the hope of Christmas to each kaprobinsiaan.
Guidelines for all activities are available in the PGLU Official Facebook Page. Through these activities which kindle unity and cooperation, we can build a Stronger La Union, a province worth living in.
