‘Lights of Bago’ musical fireworks show advocates safe New Year revelry
BACOLOD CITY, Dec. 30 (PNA) — For the ninth consecutive year, Bago City in Negros Occidental is holding the “Lights of Bago” fireworks show on January 1 to show support to the “Iwas Paputok” campaign of the Department of Health (DOH).
This year’s theme of the DOH advocacy is “Iwas Paputok, Fireworks Display ang Patok! Makiisa sa Fireworks Display sa inyong Lugar.”
Mayor Nicholas Yulo will showcase with his constituents in presenting the Lights of Bago, a grand musical fireworks display, for a safe celebration of the holidays through the conduct of community fireworks display.
The City of Bago said the staging of the annual Lights of Bago has led to a significant decrease in the incidence of firecrackers-related injuries in the southern Negros city.
According to the City Mayor’s Office, the 2017 show will pay homage to the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson. It will focus on the theme “Heal the World,” based on a medley of songs popularized by Jackson.
The musical fireworks display will be showcased with a medley of hits of the King of Pop “in synch with jaw dropping displays of color in another new year’s night of bringing the Bagonhon community together and attracting visitors from all over Negros Island to the annual spectacular event.”
The city government will also launch the Lights of Bago Photo Contest for photographers and hobbyists.
Category A (Conventional) is for DSLR camera users while Category B (Mobile) for smartphone and tablet users.
Entries will be displayed at Robinsons Place Bacolod from January 6 to 15.(PNA)
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