In line with their commitment to support the lantern industry which made Las Piñas Metro Manila’s parol-making capital and promote environmental sustainability, the 18th Parol Festival was held recently by the Villar family at the Villar SIPAG complex in Las Piñas City.
The 14th Street Dancing competition was also staged in the same venue on the same day.
Senator Cynthia Villar said these colorful events have become a part of the life of Las Piñeros in celebration of the forthcoming Christmas.
Villar recognized Las Piñeros for their continuing passion to create a unique and environment friendly parol that makes Las Piñas’ lanterns stand out.
Amid the challenges being faced by our country, the veteran legislator related that they want their people to experience a fun-filled day.
“The festive moods watching these glittering parols made by our own ‘magpaparol’ and seeing our students giving out their best dance steps were indeed heart-warming.”
“The festive moods watching these glittering parols made by our own ‘magpaparol’ and seeing our students giving out their best dance steps were indeed heart-warming,” the seasoned lawmaker said.
The winners for the annual parol-making contest were the following: grand winner- Luzviminda Gallardo, P20,000; 1st runner-up- Annalisa Flores, P15,000; and 2nd runner-up-Glecy Dela Cruz, P10,000. Each of the 16 participants received a P2,500 consolation prize.
The competition is part of the lady senator’s advocacy to promote garbage recycling and efficient solid waste management.
The competition is part of the lady senator’s advocacy to promote garbage recycling and efficient solid waste management.
The winners in the street-dancing competition and their prizes were the following: Grand Winner- CAA Elementary School, P50,000; 1st runner-up- Pamplona Elementary School, and 2nd runner-up, Golden Acres Elementary School, P20,000, which also received the Best Costume award and got P5,000.
There were 12 entries for this year’s street dancing competition which brightened up the festival.
