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MANILA, Philippines – The grounds of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman will not be illuminated by colorful floats as the main state university has decided not to hold its annual Lantern Parade.
In a December 10 memorandum, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Aleli Bawagan said that instead of the parade, a simple program would be held at Quezon Hall on December 18 at 6 p.m. “to commemorate and remember the entirety of 2020. “when the country faced one tragedy after another: from the eruption of the Taal volcano in January, the ongoing pandemic since March and the onslaught of typhoons from October to November.
The UP annual Lantern Parade has its roots in 1922 as a simple homage to the old Christmas tradition of carrying lanterns to light the way to the Misa de Gallo (sunrise masses).
It was only institutionalized in 1934 by the president of the UP, Jorge Bocobo, “so that students can have a playful activity before the end of the year.”
—Dexter Cabalza
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