THE City Government of Davao is launching the virtual Davao Pasko Fiesta dubbed as DavaoPASKOnline Fiesta.
The Pasko Fiesta is a yearly event of the City Government in partnership with the private sector as a means of celebrating the Filipino tradition during the Holiday Season.
During the pre-pandemic, the Pasko Fiesta was highlighted by the thematic Christmas display at the City Hall and Rizal Park, free concerts, gift-giving, Christmas fairs, torotot New Year’s celebration among many face-to-face events.
The Covid-19 pandemic gave way to a reconceptualized Davao Pasko Fiesta, where events will be held online.
Subdued yet meaningful activities will be held during this year’s Davao Pasko Fiesta, which will be shown on social media ( Davao Pasko Fiesta Facebook page).
These activities consist of online contests, Christmas-related DIY workshops, concerts, caroling, inspiring reality series, Christmas film festival, simbang gabi and weekend market.
Much of the activities is centered on the Dabawenyo family celebrating a meaningful and hopeful Christmas. This year’s pasko fiesta carries the theme “ Buong Pamilya, Sama-samang Magsasaya, Puno ng Pag-ibig at Pagasa!” (The whole family, celebrating together filled with love and hope)
These are the among the programs and activities of the 2021 Davao Pasko Fiesta:
1. Himig ng Pamilyang Dabawenyo: Online Family Caroling Competition
2. Family Tiktok Ngayong Pasko: Online Family Dance Competition (Tiktok)
3. Parol ng Pamilyang Dabawenyo (parol-making) Competition
4. Christmas Cards of Hope: Family Christmas Cards Making Competition
5. Paskong Litratio ng Pamilyang Dabawenyo: Family Christmas Photo Contest
6. Himig ng Pusang Mapagbigay: Online Caroling
7. Davao Pasko Fiesta Weekend Market Live Online
8. Pamilyang Dabawenyo Paskonline Serye (online series)
9. Christmas Gifts From the Hearts Pamaskong Regalo Ko sa Hero Ko