The Davao City COVID-19 Task Force said that special health guidelines will be enforced for the Pasko Fiesta 2022 despite the easing of health protocols.
Dr. Michelle Schlosser said, “Sa tanang events sa syudad, naa gyud consultative meeting sa tagsa-tagsa nga division sa atoang local Government of Davao para safe ug mas secure and enjoyable atong mga selebrasyon (In all the city’s events, there is a consultative meeting with division offices of the City Government of Davao to ensure safe, secure, and enjoyable celebrations).”
Schlosser, during the Bida Bakunado program of 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) aired Friday, November 11, said that since COVID-19 is still very much around and relaxed health protocols are being implemented, the city government will remain vigilant in strictly imposing health guidelines similar to the one implemented during Undas 2022.
“Rest assured that the health sector, our department, will be there for the consultative meeting and we will impose what is healthy and safe for our celebration,” she said.
The city health official said Undas 2022’s health and security guidelines were successfully implemented, which they plan to replicate for the Pasko Fiesta 2022.
She added, “Even if we have national and local guidelines, but in celebrations and events in Davao, we have special guidelines for that to maintain the safety, security, and health sa katawhan nga magselebrar ug sa mga tawo gyud nga visitors pud nato (Even if we have national and local guidelines but in celebrations and events in Davao, we have special guidelines for that to maintain the safety, security, and health of the people who celebrate and the people who are visiting us).”
Meanwhile, the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) earlier bared the 14 activities of the month-long Pasko Fiesta 2022.
The Christmas festival will showcase colorful lighting, joyous performances, and elaborate decorations in different areas of the city.
The Dan-ag Dabaw and Pag-abli sa Pasko or the Pasko Fiesta opening and the official lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6 p.m. on December 1 will kick off the celebration. The Pasko Fiesta 3D Wall Mapping, a 3D Light Show, will also highlight the opener.
From December 1 to December 25, the Pasko Pahalipay ni Santa will be held at Magsaysay Park, People’s Park, Toril Park, Mintal Park, Calinan Park, and Davao City Botanical Park but the dates of performances in each park will vary.
The CTOO encourages Dabawenyos to visit its official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DavaoCityTourism) for updates on the Pasko Pahalipay schedules in each park.
The Christmas carols by various choir groups in Davao, dubbed the “Panaygon sa Dabaw”, will start on December 2 at the City Hall while Koro sa Pasko, a choral singing competition, is set on December 7.
The Pasko sa mga Lumad ug Badjao, fun-filled activities for the indigenous people (IP) of Paquibato, Marilog, and Baguio District is slated on December 12 to December 17.
The Pasko Kumbira sa City Hall, a Christmas fun activity for City Hall employees, is set on December 16.
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