2020 Festival of Lights Opening
@Nakitakona (59987)
Philippines
December 15, 2020 2:32am CST
A simple but memorable opening of our city Festival of Lights was officially declared by the good City Mayor at the public plaza yesterday, Monday.
All trees in the public plaza were illuminated by the glistening, sparkling Christmas lights All those people wearing their masks were rejoicing and shouting in glee.
Those lights would be on every night till the New Year. The usual nightly Christmas presentation of the schools and other religious sectors are temporarily discontinued.
Festival of Lights radiates the greatest hope among the people in the city.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
Yes everyone is observing the health protocols.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
It's indeed but with a modification due to this pandemic.
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@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
15 Dec 20
I would love to spend time in a place with such a lovely and sparkling lights but with today's situation, I would probably minimize my exposure. I wish you a happy Christmas!
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@nela13 Due to the pandemic, the city government keeps their budget for the festival to its minimum. No more extravagant spending
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
Yes it's beautiful but it's austere.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
21 Dec 20
Looks festive. I wish I can go out and watch the Lantern Competition in Pampanga. But I guess, I would have to stay at home.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
Oh I see. We are now observing a new normal. It seems everything is normal.
@TheHorse (238361)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Dec 20
There are so many Festivals of Lights. I enjoy them all. I believe the Hindus celebrated their Festival of Lights (Diwali) about a month ago. Jews are currently celebrating Hanukkah, their Festival of Lights. And of course Jesus's message was for light over darkness. Here's a favorite song by a favorite musician. I listen to it often.
Provided to YouTube by RhinoGlory To The Day · Jesse WinchesterThird Down, 110 To Go? 1972 Bearsville RecordsVocals: Jesse WinchesterWriter: Jesse Winchester...
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@TheHorse (238361)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Dec 20
@Nakitakona Jesse Winchester is one of my folk idols. Have you heard my music on YouTube? I don't think I've covered a Jesse Winchester song yet.
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
Thanks for sharing the song. I listen to it. It's a nice song.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Dec 20
Lights not only are fantastic to look at but as you suggest, provide a spiritual message of hope to the world.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
29 Dec 20
You're right. They're the symbols of hope to the world. They light up the world.
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@Shivram59 (50330)
• India
4 Jan 21
@Nakitakona I'm a Hindu.but. We also celebrate the festival of light in Oct-Nov every year.This festival is one of our greatest and most important festivals.
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@Shivram59 (50330)
• India
5 Jan 21
@Nakitakona Diwali is one of the most famous Hindu festivals.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
15 Jan 21
That's alright. I have uploaded the video in my video channel.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
It's not so to us here. We are already in the new normal life.
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@Cheyee (8352)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
18 Dec 20
@Nakitakona yeah our country too. But our cases still high. So I will choose stay at home
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
15 Dec 20
OH this is so astoundingly beautiful thanks
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
18 Dec 20
It sounds beautiful!!! Just what is needed this year... more than ever!!
