‘Christmas is in the air’ at the Pangasinan Capitol
CAPITOL NEWS
Lingayen – The spirit of the yuletide season at the Pangasinan Capitol Complex is made more engaging and meaningul with the installation of vibrant sights and conduct of various traditional activities depicting the welcoming of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Leading the yuletide season activities at the Capitol, the provincial government led by Governor Amado ‘Pogi’ I. Espino, III has set various activities in keeping with Christmas traditions.
Shifting from the usual Simbang Gabi which is celebrated at dawn, the provincial government of Pangasinan sponsors the anticipated Simbang Gabi ed Kapitolyo (‘Misa de Gallo’ at the Capitol) every afternoon at 5PM. The devotional nine-day series of Masses started on December 15 and ends on December 23.
Started during the term of former Pangasinan Governor and now 5th district Representative Amado T. Espino, Jr., in partnership with the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, the anticipated mass held at the Capitol Plaza has become a traditional sponsored activity of the provincial government as it is continued by the present leadership.
Adding up glitters and sights to the Christmas season set-up at the Capitol Plaza, a 48-feet tall Christmas tree garbed with colorful designs, lights and images depicting yuletide traditions was put up as early as November.
Adjacent the tall Christmas tree, a Nativity scene or belen with human-size statues that portray the birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is a must-see for visitors at the Capitol Plaza.
A new attraction at the Capitol building is the 12-feet tall lantern (parol) installed at the middle of the said edifice which illuminates the Capitol Plaza at night.
Another nativity scene can also be seen at the Urduja Palace, the official residence of the Governor.
After the anticipated Simbang Gabi ed Kapitolyo, the public is also enjoined to take part in the Christmas Eve Mass on December 24 at 7PM at the Capitol Plaza.
New Year’s Eve Mass or ‘Misa de Aguinaldo’ is also set at the Capitol Plaza on December 31 at 7PM.
Meanwhile, the provincial government celebrated its Employees’ Christmas Party on December 16 at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center where Governor Espino led provincial officials in awarding trophies and cash prizes to the winners of the Pagalaw tan Olupan ed Gobyerno (POGI) sportsfest.
Employees from various offices and departments, district and community hospitals run by the provincial government clustered into seven teams for the POGI sportsfest also enjoyed the Ms. PO-Gay search where each team sent delegates who vied for the top plum.
Raffle draw was also held during the Capitol employees’ Christmas party. /MGNO
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