PAGADIAN CITY, December 12 (PIA) –- An estimated crowd of 10,000 people trooped to Plaza Luz-the
Christmas village of the city, to witness the much awaited opening of the
“Paskuhan 2012” held December 8.
The throng of people started to literally “fill” the Plaza as
early as six in the evening to get a nice spot and view for the much awaited ceremonial
switch-on of the 100ft giant Christmas tree and other Christmas decorative
lights.
While waiting for the ceremonial switch-on, some dance and song
numbers performed by the ABS-CBN talents from Cagayan de Oro City cheered the crowd
away.
It was about nine in the evening when the gigantic Christmas tree,
lanterns and other Christmas décors were finally lighted as thousands of people
including children watched with amazement.
The opening salvo of the “Paskuhan 2012” was made even more
exciting with the feet stamping, hip swaying musically gyrating “dancing
fountain” show that “swirled” its water into ranged of
more than 20 feet high with colorful spot lights.
The spectacular dancing fountain
show consisted of carefully selected and diverse songs with different beats
that synchronize with the rhythmic dancing of the water with lights, sound and
enhanced special effects.
The
Paskuhan activity was highlighted with euphoric fireworks display that
illuminated the night sky.
Paskuhan
is an annual Christmas activity initiated and launched by the city government
in 2004.
The
festivity has provided total entertainment not only to Pagadianons but to local
visitors as well. (JPA/PIA 9)