114th Baguio Day activities set
With the theme, “Reflections of the Past, Visions for a Resilient Future,” activities for the 114th Charter anniversary day of Baguio have been set through Executive Order 107, series of 2023, issued by Mayor Magalong on Aug. 23.
The same was presented by City Tourism and special events officer Jose Maria Rivera during the management committee meeting at city hall last week.
The announcement and crowning of Miss Baguio is on Aug. 26 (Saturday) at the Baguio Cultural and Convention Center (BCCC) after the search among the barangay beauty representatives.
On Sept. 1, senior citizens (60 y/o and above) weave their way along the main thoroughfares of the city for the 7-kilometer run, starting at 4:45 AM from the city hall grounds. For details, interested participants may contact Ms. Rosario Alberto at CP number 09177450378.
The Baguio day program highlighted with the Outstanding Citizens of Baguio awards shall be at the BCCC starting at 8AM, afterwhich a community parade goes on, ending at Malcolm square. There are five divisions in the parade with the academe, local government agencies, socio-civic groups; led by marching bands, drum and lyre and dance groups.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Youth Innovation Hub shall also push through at the BCCC basement.
The Post Office Garden shall be opened at 11 AM, with city officials led by Congressman Marquez Go, Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice-Mayor Faustino Olowan, councilors and other officials.
At 6 PM on the same day, the unveiling of the reflection pool fountain at Upper Wright Park shall be done simultaneously with a fireworks display seen at vantage points at the Central Business District.
On Sept. 2, the biggest cake by the Baguio Country Club shall be cut, simultaneously with the mass wedding in the area.
An Eco-Sustainable and Waste Reduction Fair happens on Sept. 2 and 3, starting at 8AM, at Malcolm Square (People’s Park). Booths for book, seed exchange, arts and crafts, composting, upcycled/recycled and household items, information and education campaigns shall be set at the venue.
On Sept. 2, a Victory Day ride to commemorate the triumph of Philippine Forces during World War II, starts at 5AM at city hall to Camp Henry T. Allen towards the Banangan, Sablan View deck and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).
On Sept. 3, the US Congressional Gold Medal Awards Ceremony (for World War II heroes) happens at 2 PM at the BCCC, with the launching of the War of Our Fathers exhibit, later in the afternoon at the same venue. The exhibit is open to the public from Sept. 4 to 12.
The day closes with a fireworks display at 8 PM at upper Session road.
Other activities are: with the Baguio country fair group, the 2023 Baguio Day Open Word Builders’ Tournament at the Baguio Athletic Bowl, on Sept. 9 and 10; the IBP Baguio-Benguet Chapter Fun Run starting at 4AM on Sept. 10; the Baguio City Foundation Marathon on Sept. 17 at 4AM; the Baguio Day Job Fair on Sept. 23 at the Baguio City National High School (BCNHS); the 3rd 6 hours endurance project long distance running on Sept. 24, at Lake Drive, Burnham Park; and the Baguio Charter Day Wushu Tournament on Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1. – JGF
