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Christmas  around the city

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By Pepin

You do not have to go somewhere else to witness spectacular lights and lanterns. Iloilo city already has scenic Christmas spots that you can visit for the holidays.

Agelicum School in Jaro is one of the popular places to visit this Christmas. The annual “Sigaboom” event that starts in mid December showcases an impressive display of colorful lights on the Lizares Mansion.

The Festival of Lights at Central Philippine University turns this century old institution into a Christmas theme park with sparkling lights hanging on trees and lining the edges of buildings. You can also take pleasure on the nightly concert being held at the football field or pick your treats from food stalls around the campus.

If you are looking for a holiday dinning experience, Plazuela de Iloilo offers you some of the best options with the finest restaurants. The mini park at the back is also an exciting site to chill and enjoy good music from a live band.

Since it was renovated, Molo Plaza has been a favorite Christmas attraction of the Ilonggos. Aside from the flamboyant lanterns hanging on trees, you can also enjoy native delicacies being sold around the corner. Puto and bibingka are some of these mouth-watering holiday treats.

If you are looking for a church for your “simbang gabi” experience, you can consider St. Clement’s Parish in Lapaz. Aside from enjoying a sight of twinkling lights outside and inside the church, the nine-day novena mass will give a lot of meaning on your Christmas celebration.

Iloilo City has a lot to offer this holiday season. You do not need to travel to distant places to experience Christmas because the there are many activities that are already in store for you here.