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BCD celebrates Chinese culture, kicks off Bacolaodiat Festival 2023

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The Bacolod City local government celebrated the chinese new year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic by launching the three-day Bacolaodiat Festival, held at the Bacolod City Government Center, Jan. 20.

“The Chinese community is an integral part of society and we are here to commune with the Chinese community in their celebration of new year,” Hon. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez shared.

According to Mayor Benitez, in preparation for the event, several health protocols were implemented and some prohibitions made during the pandemic were also lifted.

“We permit establishments [to continue in normal transactions] and mobility of the people to roam around. Because of that, the confidence of the people to go out despite the virus, [is slowly growing back],” Mayor Benitez added.

Furthermore, as part of the opening ceremony for the aforementioned event, a cultural show was held to express appreciation for the Chinese community.

“This [cultural show] aims to welcome the Chinese community because they have big involvement in the accomplishments of Bacolod,” Cultural Show Coordinator Amy Soberano said.

Bacolod Trinity Christian School Inc., Bacolod Tay Tung High School Inc., and St. John’s Institute (Hua Ming) were invited to showcase their talents and perform during the cultural show.

The opening ceremony began with the ceremonial lighting, followed by the cultural show and a fireworks display.

In addition, festival-goers may look forward to pre-scheduled activities, including the Lantern Street Dance Competition, Lunar Music Festival, and the Mascot Parade.