MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Malaca帽ang will open its grounds to the public from Dec. 16 to 24 as part of its Christmas celebration, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Monday.
In a Facebook post, the PCO invited the public to visit Malaca帽ang鈥檚 Kalayaan Grounds for several Christmas activities.
The PCO said traditional kakanins usually enjoyed during the holiday season will be available for visitors right after Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo.
Meanwhile, in the evening, visitors may enjoy Malaca帽ang鈥檚 colorful Christmas displays and carnival rides.
The exact time for each activity from Dec. 16 to 24 is listed below:
- 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. 鈥� Misa de Gallo (Midnight Mass)
- 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. 鈥� Christmas Kakanin
- 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. 鈥� Christmas Display听
- 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. 鈥� Carnival Rides
The activities are part of government efforts to bring the Christmas spirit to communities nationwide, especially after recent calamities.
These efforts reflect President Ferdinand 鈥淏ongbong鈥� R. Marcos Jr.鈥檚听 directive earlier in December to government agencies after expressing hope that Filipinos would have a merry Christmas despite the effects of El Ni帽o, La Ni帽a, and the recent typhoons.
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