Bulacan, headed by Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado and guest of honor Health Secretary Enrique Ona, will light the 35-feet high Christmas tree tonight in front of the Capitol building.
The giant Christmas tree is made of intricate bamboo arcs called singkaban and is adorned with 300 star lanterns, and topped by a 2.5-feet tall star.
Alvarado said the activity aims to put Christmas closer to the hearts of Bulakenyos and to remind them of the essence of humility shown by the birth of Jesus Christ in a stable.
Provincial administrator Jim Valerio said this year's concept of the entire holiday decor is eco-friendliness as the materials used were recycled.
According to the Provincial Public Affairs Office (PPAO), a fireworks display will follow the lighting which will be witnessed by more than 700 Bulakenyos including local chief executives from towns and cities of the province, non-government organizations, college and high school students, and employees of the provincial government.
"As the Christmas tree reveals its true beauty and colors, the Capitol's night sky will be alive and colorful as well with dazzling, colorful fireworks display," said PPAO in a statement.
This fireworks display is also pursuant to the call of Ona in patronizing a pyrotechnics presentation rather than the individual lighting of firecrackers. The Department of Health is advocating the Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction program which aims to cut firecracker-related injuries from last year's 972 cases.
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