114th Baguio Day events set

By Julie G. Fianza

BAGUIO CITY -- With the theme, “Reflections of the Past, Visions for a Resilient Future,” activities for the 114th Charter anniversary day of Baguio have been set through executive order 107, series of 2023, issued by Mayor Magalong on Aug. 23.
    The same was presented by City Tourism and special events officer Jose Maria Rivera during the management committee meeting at city hall last week.
    The announcement and crowning of Miss Baguio was set Aug. 26 (Saturday) at the Baguio Cultural and Convention Center after search among barangay beauty representatives. 
    On Sept. 1, senior citizens (60 y/o and above) weave their way along the main thoroughfares of the city for the 7-kilometer run, starting at 4:45 a.m. from the city hall grounds.
    For details, interested participants may contact Rosario Alberto at CP number 09177450378. 
    The Baguio day program highlighted by the Outstanding Citizens of Baguio awards shall be at the BCCC starting at 8 a.m.
    Later, a community parade will be held ending at Malcolm square.
    There are five divisions in the parade with the academe, local government agencies, socio-civic groups; led by marching bands, drum and lyre and dance groups.       
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Youth Innovation Hub shall also push through at the BCCC basement. 
    The Post Office Garden shall be opened at 11 a.m. with city officials led by Rep.  Marquez Go, Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice-Mayor Faustino Olowan, councilors and other officials.
    At 6 p.m. on the same day, unveiling of the reflection pool fountain at Upper Wright Park shall be done simultaneously with a fireworks display seen at vantage points at the Central Business District.
    On Sept. 2, the biggest cake by the Baguio Country Club shall be cut, simultaneously with mass wedding in the area. 
    An eco-sustainable and waste reduction fair is set Sept. 2 and 3, starting at 8 a.m. at Malcolm Square (People’s Park).
Booths for book, seed exchange, arts and crafts, composting, upcycled/recycled and household items, information and education campaigns shall be set at the venue.  
    On Sept. 2, a Victory Day ride to commemorate the triumph of Philippine Forces during World War II, starts 5 a.m. at city hall to Camp Henry T. Allen towards the Banangan, Sablan View deck and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA). 
    On Sept. 3, the US Congressional Gold Medal Awards Ceremony (for World War II heroes) will be held 2 p.m. at the BCCC, with the launching of War of Our Fathers exhibit, in the afternoon at the same venue.
    The exhibit is open to the public from Sept. 4 to 12. 
    The day closes with a fireworks display at 8 p.m. at upper Session road. 
    Other activities: with the Baguio country fair group, the 2023 Baguio Day Open Word Builders’ Tournament at the Baguio Athletic Bowl, on Sept. 9 and 10, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)  Baguio-Benguet Chapter Fun Run starting 4 a.m. on Sept. 10, Baguio City Foundation Marathon on Sept. 17 at 4 a.m., Baguio Day Job Fair on Sept. 23 at Baguio City National High School (BCNHS); the 3rd 6 hours endurance project long distance running on Sept. 24 at Lake Drive, Burnham Park and Baguio Charter Day Wushu Tournament on Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1.