THOUSANDS of Zamboangueños from all walks of life gathered and witnessed on Monday night the switch-on ceremony of the City Hall Christmas lights and decors that kick-off the “Pascua na Zamboanga” festival (Christmas Festival in Zamboanga).
The switch-on ceremony was preceded by Christmas chorale presentations by selected students and grand children of the City Hall employees.
City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar led the switching-on of the Christmas lights and decors held in front of City Hall.
She was joined by officials of the City Government and from the security sector as well as from the private sector.
City Hall remains lit up for the entire month of December in celebration of the yuletide season, to the delight of residents and tourists alike.
This year’s yuletide theme for City Hall will be Anghel de Navidad (Christmas Angels) and will have designs and decorations prepared by the City General Services Office (GSO).
Aside from City Hall, angel-themed displays are also the fixture in this city’s parks and recreation centers including the Plaza Rizal, Plaza Pershing, Paseo del Mar, and in major thoroughfares.
The City Government has allotted P2 million for this year’s Christmas decors.
Salazar said the public is welcome to gather at the City Hall grounds that will be lighted nightly.
