Taking cognizance of being a melting pot of culture and people, the city government of Baguio takes on tradition and innovation as this year’s theme for the 115th Charter Anniversary.
“Baguio Fusion: Tradition, Innovation. Celebration,” is this year’s charter day celebration of Baguio City reflecting the city’s dynamic blend of rich cultural heritage and forward-thinking spirit.
The City Tourism Office during the August 27, 2024 flag raising rites at the City Hall grounds unfurled a month-long list of activities in an aim to encapsulate a vibrant community that honors its past while embracing the future.
The Charter Day program takes place Sunday, September 1 by 8AM at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center. This will be followed by a civic parade at 10AM from the venue down Session Road to disperse at Malcolm Square but will automatically be canceled in case of heavy rain.
Session will be busy on Sept. 1 with the Baguio Country Fair activities particularly the Mr. and Ms. Baguio Country Fair, Line Dance Competition, Solo Singing Dog Fashion Show, and Battle of the Country Bands.
Other events lined up on Sept. 1 are: Baguio Fusion@115 Photo Contest Exhibit at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center; Bonsai Show at the Igorot Garden; 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary at Lake Drive, Burnham Park; Tam-awan Village Exhibit at the Sunset Terraces of SM City Baguio; and, Baguio Day Fireworks Display by 8PM.
A Baguio Day Fishing Competition is also scheduled at Burnham Lake on Sept. 1
Other activities include Season of Creation: Honoring Nature, Tradition and Our Role in Environmental Stewardship scheduled from Sept. 1 to Oct. 6 at the Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary.
More activities are scheduled for the rest of the month including the commemoration program for Victory Day in Baguio on Sept. 3 at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center and the Baguio Day Job Fair on Sept. 28, among others. JM Samidan
