Santa Barbara celebrates 1st Parol Festival

First Prize and Most Original - BRGY ZONE-2

Twenty parols are on display at the town plaza since Dec. 16, 2013 for the first ever PAROL FESTIVAL in Santa Barbara. Representing 20 out of the town's 60 baranggays, each parol was made from native and recycled materials that were beautifully crafted by the towns folk.

Details of these parols can be greatly appreciated during the day when every inch of the masterpieces can be visually inspected. At night, these creations light up the town plaza where Santa Barbaranhons can enjoy these visually stunning works of art.

2nd Place and Best in Symbolism - BRGY. DUYAN-DUYAN.
A mosaic made from monggo and red beans plus capiz shells.

A total of 25 judges critiqued these Christmas symbols and were divided into three groups. The first group judged them during the opening last Dec. 16, another group judged them during daytime last Dec. 21 and finally, a third group of judges made rounds on Christmas Day.

3rd Place - BRGY. CABUGAO NORTE

The top three parols had their respective baranggays take home prizes which were PhP 30K, PhP 20K and PhP 10K worth of baranggay projects. The remaining 7 among the top 10 had PhP 5K worth of projects.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Bandstand of the town plaza led by Mayor Dennis Superficial and the SB members led by Hon. Jeow Lucero. The program was also a showcase of talents of the Santa Barbaranhons as dance groups, chorales, bands and other entertainers showcased their respective fortes.

And there were special treats for kids too! They've got free ice cream and treats from none other than "Santa Claus".

And here are the entries rounding up the Top 10 for the 1st Parol Festival in Santa Barbara, Iloilo.

4th Place - BRGY GMTD
Photo by Joemarie Bernas

5th Place - BRGY INANGAYAN
Photo by Joemarie Bernas

6th Place - BRGY CANIPAYAN
Photo by Joemarie Bernas

8th Place - BRGY LACADON
Photo by Joemarie Bernas

9th Place - BRGY BOLONG OESTE
Photo by Joemarie Bernas

10th Place - BRGY AGUSIPAN
Photo by Joemarie Bernas

Check out the others entries of the 1st Parol Festival and the awarding ceremony.

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