02/12/2024
Moncada is Belenismo grand winner
By JERRY M. HERNANDEZ
The Manila Times
2 December 2024
THE 17th edition of Belenismo sa Tarlac saw another pool of surprises as participants made admirable feats in their nativity dioramas with creativity.
At the outset, several entries took the limelight after bringing home winning recognitions in the different categories.
For the Grand Municipal Category, Moncada was adjudged grand winner followed by Capas, San Manuel, and Tarlac City for second place, and Ramos and San Clemente for the third place.
In the Grand Non-Municipal Category, the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Northern Luzon Command was declared grand winner while SM City and Robinson Luisita placed second and third, respectively.
In the Monumental Category, CYG 2 and Philippine Army's Armor Division were adjudged grand winners, while Tarlac Medical Center and Tarlac 1 Electric Cooperative shared the second place and Kamnar Café took third place.
San Lorenzo Parish 2 clinched the title in the church category while Iglesia Filipina de Independiente-Mission of St. Francis Assisi, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, and ST. John de Nepomuceno Parish shared second place while St. Michael Bamban, Parokya ni San Juan Nepomuceno, and St. Antoninous Pura shared third place.
Villa Luisa Resort, Barangay Balingcanaway, McDonald's Luisita, and Jollibee Highway were declared grand winners while Atrium de Tarlac, McDonald's Romulo, San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish 3, San Francisco West, and Barangay Camangaan East settled for second place, with Kai Fitness Gym and Kr8tive Garage Printing Services taking third place.
Tarlac Heritage Foundation (THF) president Isa Conjuangco-Suntay, Belenismo sa Tarlac proponent, said that the annual event showcased the Tarlaqueño creativity and talent in creating nativity scene presentation.
She said Belenismo symbolizes unity, creativity, and love not only within Tarlac but for those who have faith in the Lord.
"The art of making belen paves the way to hone our senses and show creative talents of our fellowmen," said Suntay.
"This annual celebration is not only an appreciation of arts but a religious festivity that mirrors our aim to maintain peace and unity despite differences in beliefs," she added.
The Saturday's awarding was graced by police, military, and local government officials, religious leaders, businesses, and community residents.
THE 17th edition of Belenismo sa Tarlac saw another pool of surprises as participants made admirable feats in their nativity dioramas with creativity.
