Parade of lanterns to open BacoLaodiat 2008 Festival
Bacolod City -- A spectacular parade of lanterns, illuminated floats, dragons and lions, will open the four-day BacoLaodiat Festivals on Feb. 7, to usher the Chinese New Year.
Lighted markers depicting the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac will be installed along the festival circuit. All through out the city, a synchronized fireworks show, the "Symphony of Sparks and Lights," will immediately erupt following the declaration by Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia of the start of BacoLaodiat, which will climax with a two-hour cultural show of dances and songs.
All throughout the celebration, Chinese temples will be decorated and lighted up at night and each will have special activities, like cooking demos, displays of Chinese paintings and calligraphy., exhibits of Chinese arts and crafts and herbal and traditional medicines and Chinese cultural games to be participated in by members of the Chinese family associations.
Other activities include a Chopsticks Alley at Shopping area, and kiosks and rolling carts, colorful lanterns and an open-air dining tent where Chinese food will be served and be held at 6th Street between Lacson and Hilado streets.
Invited to join the trade activities are merchants of Chinese delicacies and other products from Manila, Cebu and Iloilo. (PIA/cad)