DANGLAS, Abra (PIA) — “It’s not about how much we lost. It’s about how much we have left.”
This familiar line from Ironman in the Avengers Endgame movie inspires hope just as this year’s Danglas Belenismo welcomed the holiday season with a ‘Superhero of the Universe’ theme.
Super heroes like Spiderman, Superman, Wonderwoman, Ironman, Captain America, Green Lantern, and Thor came to life with the colorful lights and festive mood.
Mayor Esther B. Bernos explained that with the different challenges and disasters that the province has faced this year, superheroes, although fictional characters, symbolize hope in times of difficult times. Their characteristics of bravery, courage, selflessness, and leadership are also best examples for the youth.
“Uray no fictional wenno imaginary characters dagitoy, because they represent the very best of humanity and embody the qualities we all strive for, superheroes are excellent role models for children,” she added.
This year’s Danglas Belenismo also highlights the craftmanship of its seven barangays in creating quality and artistic Belens that depict the nativity or the birth of Jesus Christ which is the reason for the Christmas celebration.
Aside from the vibrant holiday decors, the youth of the barangays also showcased contemporary folk dances to add flare to the opening program attended by local officials including Congresswoman Ching Bernos, League of Municipalities National President La Paz Mayor JB Bernos, and some members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
Mayor Esther B. Bernos delivers her message during the opening of the 2023 Danglas Belenismo. She explains that with the different challenges and disasters the province has faced this year, superheroes, although fictional characters, symbolize hope in times of difficult times. (Photo by: PIA-Abra)
Congresswoman Ching and Mayor JB both lauded the municipal officials and the residents of Danglas for consistently staging one of the most-awaited and well-attended Christmas lighting programs in the province.
The Danglas Belenismo started in 2008 to honor the nativity of Jesus. It started with the installation of small mangers instead of the traditional giant Christmas tree to maximize the limited space of the municipal grounds.
