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Native, recyclable materials
shine in Christmas decors
NAVAL, Biliran (PIA)
– All the 26 barangays of
Naval town used indigenous
and recyclable materials in
decorating their streets as
they celebrate the Christmas
season and join the town’s
Pasko Fiesta contest. From
the first public viewing in
December 1 until the judging period from December
2 until Monday, December
12, 2016, barangay folks
showed their creativity in
using indigenous materials
and transforming their community’s trash to beautiful
Christmas decorations such
as the Christmas tree, stars,
and the Nativity scene to the
amazement of visitors and
barangay residents.
Indigenous
materials
used were seaweeds, shells,
coconuts, palms, nipa fruits,
rattan, atsuete, romblon mats,
bamboos, and rice hay. Recyclable materials used were
plastic bottles and cups, compact discs, cans, motor vehicle wheels, plastic bags and
straws, and worn-out slippers.
The Pasko Fiesta is an
inter-barangay
Christmas
lights and decors competition where judging is based
on Christ-centered concept
and symbolism, creativity
of the design, coherent use
of indigenous and recyclable
materials, and visual impact
of the lights and designs.
The chosen streets and corners for the barangay entry
become the people’s center of
activity where families and
friends prefer to bond together as they dine and watch
the unique decorations and
blinking lights that go in
synch with the music.
This competition was
conceptualized by the Naval
Culture and Arts council to
make use of indigenous and
recyclable materials, to bring
out the creativity of its people and to draw visitors and
tourist to visit Naval.
Other competitions are
also set such as the Lamdag sa
Pasko or Parol Making Contest, Panaygon sa Pasko or
Chorale Competition, Tawag
ng Tanghalan or Singing Contest, Indak sa Pasko or Christmas Dance Competition, and
the Christmas League or Basketball Tournament.
Naval Mayor Gerard
Roger Espina joins his people
as he personally visits all the
26 barangays in their effort
to beautify their respective
areas. Mayor Espina will
personally award the prizes
to the winners during the
awarding ceremony. #
Cucina de Amelia
Dealer & merchandiser of imported kitchenwares
Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Tagak, Carigara,Leyte.
Dec. 19 - 24, 2016