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Iloilo: Shinning, Shimmering, Splendid! 

By Pepin 

Iloilo Province shines bright this Christmas season as homes, parks, and public places are decked with bright lights and lanterns. 

Leading the best spot to visit this season is the Municipality of Pototan, which is named as the “Christmas Capital of Western Visayas”. The entire plaza is turned into a wonderland as it is adorned with sparkling lights, huge lanterns, and artistic representations of Christ’s birth in the manger. Aside from the picturesque view, people also enjoy variety shows and signing contest nightly. 

POTOTAN, ILOILO
Photo credits to iloilohangout.tigasweb.com

The Municipality of Guimbal, Oton, and San Joaquin are some of the best places in the southern part of the province to spend the holiday chill. Apart from glittering lights that wrapped the plaza at night, there are also food fests and small trades that people take pleasure in. 

The city center is where Christmas trade happens. Its busy atmosphere is composed of people buying presents and doing some last minute shopping. Easy bargains are often witnessed at small business stalls that sell fruits, toys, clothes, and firecrackers. 

There are also a number of places in the city that are worth to visit every night. These include Angelicum, which is famous for its Sigaboom tradition, and Central Philippine University, which celebrates the Festival of Lights every year. 

Iloilo’s festive atmosphere is being enjoyed by people from all walks of life and creates a positive feeling for the coming year.