The Negros Occidental government under Gov. Joseph Marañon, with ABS-CBN Bacolod, is celebrating “Paskwa sa Negros” from December 16-22 at the Capitol Park and Lagoon, Bacolod City , a Capitol press release said.

Highlighting the opening program tomorrow is the motorcade-parade of Christmas Icons at 5 p.m. and the ceremonial switch-on of Christmas Lights and Décor around the Capitol complex.

It will be to be led Marañon, Vice Gov. Isidro Zayco, provincial Board Members and the local chief executives, the press release said.

Following the opening program is a Christmas Show by Ms. Jo's students at 7 p.m. and the Santa Claus Contest at 8 p.m.

Other activities lined up for the weeklong event, every 6 p.m. at the Capitol Lagoon, include Angels of Christmas on Monday, L'ecole Christmas Presentation on Tuesday, and Christmas Cantata at 6 p.m. and Bantay Bata “Dinner for a Cause” at 7 p.m. at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol on Wednesday, the press release said.

A Christmas Vocal Solo Contest will take place on Thursday, and Christmas Dance Showdown on Friday.

“Daigon”, a traditional Ilonggo-Hiligaynon Christmas Show will cap the “Paskwa” on Dec. 22. This will be followed by a closing program and awarding ceremony for the Christmas Tree and PNOC-EDC Lantern Making Contest.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist will also hold a daily “Fun Fishing for Kids at the Lagoon” from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22 starting 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., the press release added.*

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Christmas show held

Students of A Child's Place performed at a Christmas program at the Casa Maria Spiritual Center , in Bacolod City , a press release from the school said.

Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Kinder children performed dance numbers for their parents, grandparents and guests, to the beat of the 80's music such as Footloose, Walking on Sunshine, Rico Mambo and Telephone.

Their colorful costumes complimented the beautifully decorated stage. “Christmas Shine,” was their song at the finale of the show, the press release added.*

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