Vice President Sara Duterte and Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte shared a message of forgiveness this Christmas season.
In his message during the opening of Pasko Fiesta sa Davao 2022, the mayor urged Dabawenyos to set aside differences and misunderstandings with the parents, siblings, and fellow Dabawenyos.
“Ang importante lang kaayo specially for the spirit of Christmas and this yuletide season ang buot pasabot ana usahay kinahanglan ta mag extend sa atoang pagsabot sa isig katao, naa tay ginagmay nga away sa atoang mama ug papa ug mga igsoon, karong December o Pasko puwede nato na kalimtan. Timan-I ninyo dapat malipayon ta karong Christmas,” he said.
On her end, the Vice President said Christmas is a celebration of loved ones and forgiveness.
“Tandaan po natin na ang Pasko ay para sa ating mga mahal sa buhay at ang Pasko ay para po sa pagpapatawad. Hindi importante na hindi malaki o magarbo ang ating celebration ng Pasko. Ang importante po ay masaya tayo at masaya ang ating mga mahal sa buhay at ating pamilya at mahanap natin sa puso natin na magpatawad sa mga tao na gumawa ng mali o may kasalanan sa atin. Yan talaga yung tema ng pasko— pagmamahal, pagpapatawad, pagbibigay, kindness. Yan din yung message natin sa ating mga kababayan dahil ang pananawagan natin ay unity kaya meron ding kalakip yon ng pagpapatawad hindi lang sa pulitika but even sa personal lives natin— working together with our neighbors, with our officemates, with our family,” she said during the ceremonial lighting of the 42-foot Christmas tree at the city plaza in San Pedro Laguna.
Meanwhile, the mayor led the lighting ceremony of the giant Christmas tree and the city lights that illuminate the entire area of the City Hall.
The opening, which was graced by the officials of the city government of Davao, consulate officials, tourism stakeholders, representatives from the hotel industry and private sector, and the Dabawenyos at the Rizal Park on Thursday evening, signaled that Davao City’s wonderful time of the year has begun.
Everyone who attended the opening couldn’t hide their joy because, after two years, Dabawenyos can celebrate Pasko Fiesta face-to-face again.
The crowd was also treated to a 3D Mapping Christmas show at the City Hall. This will be played every night to delight Dabawenyos this Christmas.
Carrying the theme “Dan-ag Davao ug Pag-Abli sa Pasko”, is a month-long celebration jam-packed with Christmas activities showcasing colorful lighting, joyous performances, and arrays of decorations in different areas of the city.
