The Yuan Thong Temple in Bacolod City will open its doors for devotees and festival goers to witness New Year traditions and activities on Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22.*
The 18th Bacolaodiat Festival will kick off with a grand parade from The Upper East to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) at 4 p.m. Friday, January 20.
The Chopsticks Alley and Imperial Village will also open on Friday afternoon.
A grand fireworks display and music fest will be held at the BCGC in the evening.
The Bacolod police is fielding 509 security personnel for the festival.
Meanwhile, the Yuan Thong Temple in Bacolod City will open its doors for devotees and festival goers to witness New Year traditions and activities on Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22.
The Yuan Thong Temple along Burgos Street is one of four major festival sites this year along with the BCGC, Megaworld’s The Upper East and SM City Bacolod.
The traditional ringing of the bell will be the highlight of the many activities set on the eve of the lunar New Year, January 21, and is expected to gather Bacolod City officials, among many others.
Other activities lined up include the Wishing Card, cultural and lantern shows, dragon and lion dances, and the Dharma prayers in the evening.
Meanwhile, on New Year’s Day, January 22, festival goers may participate in the Wishing Card, Offering of Lights and a calligraphy session.
A special storytelling event about the Chinese New Year and a vocal solo contest will also take place.*