Make the Season Memorable with this Christmas Tree in Puerto Princesa

The month of December not only kick-starts the peak of the Christmas season for the people of Puerto Princesa, but also signals the giant Christmas tree lighting, which is the most anticipated yuletide event in the city.

On the first day of this month, thousands trooped to the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk to witness the Christmas tree’s annual lighting set at 7 PM. The ceremonial switch-on, led by the city mayor alongside other officials, took place after a series of performances from various groups.

In continuing with the City government’s advocacy on sustainability and environmentalism, the towering Christmas tree is beautifully adorned with typical Christmas tree decors like gifts, balls, stars and other glimmering ornaments, all made from recycled plastics and other recyclable materials gathered in the past months by the City government staff.

Once the Christmas tree is ablaze with colorful lights, it jump-starts the nightly entertainment programs where Puerto Princesans’ flair for performing arts takes the spotlight. Lively music and dance performances are rendered not only by notable local artists, but also by groups representing government and non-government organizations, schools, and other sectors. Watching these presentations is indeed one of the best ways to experience the holiday spirit. So, if you’ve got more time to spend with your family and friends, feel free to drop by and join in the revelries.

Aside from the nightly entertainment, visitors and locals alike also can choose from a plethora of stalls selling various wares. From classic street food and pica-pica stalls to full-on sized meals and boodle fights, everyone, even the pickiest eater, will never run out of options. The Puerto Princesa Baywalk is the place to go, especially if you’re craving for freshly caught seafood from the city’s bountiful seas. Of course, any Filipino food tastes best when shared, so gathering around the table with your family and friends is a nice idea.

Besides food stalls, there are also makeshift stores selling souvenir items, clothes, shoes and other dry goods. If food and shopping isn’t your strong suit, you can also choose to walk or bike around the baywalk while taking in the fresh amihan (northeast monsoon) breeze and admiring the giant Christmas tree.

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