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At the mention of “sustainability“, environmental awareness and conservation comes to mind. While these concepts are well and good, the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) believes that another ingredient is needed to achieve complete sustainability: a sense of community fostered through cooperation.
Last year, CSJDM successfully launched the Tanglawan Festival during the 16th City Anniversary Celebration of the City. The festival’s name, which is derived from the root word “ilaw” or light, symbolizes the light that will guide the San Joseños into the great future ahead.
The week-long festivity was headed by the City Mayor, Honorable Arturo B. Robes and his wife, Congresswoman Honorable Florida P. Robes, in cooperation with the City Government employees, Barangay Officials and Civic Society Organizations.
The festivities kicked off on September 3 with a Mass in honor of the Lady of Lourdes, a famous religious icon in the city. It will then be capped off by an Animation Light Show and a performance by Parokya ni Edgar on September 10. And in between, there were various activities such as livelihood workshops, performances, cooking demos, and many others.
A Glowing Spectacle of Lights and Creativity
Highlight of the Tanglawan Festival 2017 was last September 8, when the city broke the Guiness Record for the World’s Largest Lantern Parade.
From Relocation to Destination
The festival also celebrates the genuine cheerfulness of the residents as they work together towards becoming a “Sustainable City”.
“Through the [Tanglawan Festival’s] activities we hope to enrich the lives of our city’s residents and to foster a culture of cooperation. It’s also an opportunity for us to get together and show that San Joseño’s can do great things, like become a sustainable and cheerful city, if we do it together.” – Hon. Florida ‘Rida” P. Robes, District Representative of CSJDM
The Honorable Congresswoman envisions the Rising City of San Jose del Monte to serve as Beacon to the San Joseños, bringing about economic development and opportunities to the City to uplift the lives of every San Joseños.
More information on the Tanglawan Festival and its activities are available on the CSJDM Official Website (http://csjdm.gov.ph).
