AS A WAY to remind the locale of the truest essence of Christmas, the local government unit of Pavia, Iloilo has initiated a Belen-making (Nativity Scene) Contest.
“The Belens are aimed to remind us all the true celebrant of Christmas and do away, even just for this year, with Western ornaments and practices,” said the town’s designated Tourism Officer Mr. Dexter Dizon.
The 18 participating barangays prepared and designed their Belens using weather-proof materials and colorful lights.
“These Belens are intentionally placed in main roads to remind people that there is hope… that Christmas is hope,” Dizon added.
Purok 4’s Belen emerged as this year’s grand champion. Brgy. Ungka 1 came in second followed by Brgy. Pandac. Another special award which is the “Best Belen Parol” was also awarded to Purok 4.
This year’s “Paskua sa Pavia” has brought warmth to the community – a reminder that despite the current pandemic, there are still lots of reasons to cap the year with merriment, reflection and purpose./PN
BARANGAY UNGKA 1 Artist: Michael Palacios Facilitator: Kagawad Phoebe Panes and SK Chairperson Canille Anne Celiz 
BARANGAY PUROK 4 Artists: Cidrex Guyos, Barry Guyos, John Keneath Gerochi, Rens Edmer Porras Facilitator: Kagawad Fyke Darrel Jagarap
BARANGAY PANDAC
Artist: Tommy Jornadal
Facilitator: Kagawad Belinda Huyong
BARANGAY AGANAN
Artist: Gladys Geroche Yulo
Facilitator: Kagawad Rosanna Bugna
BARANGAY ANILAO
Designer: Kagawad Dennis Joseph Hubag
Artists: Justine Hechanova, dail Benedict and Barangay Tanods
Facilitator: Kagawad Dennis Joseph Hubag
BARANGAY JIBAO-AN
Artist: Randy Corteza
Facilitator: Kagawad Luisa Davao and SK Chairperson Arvin Mirador
BARANGAY CABUGAO SUR
Artists: Christian Gumacal and Brgy. Council
Facilitator: Punong Barangay Erlinda Gumban and SK Chairperson Christian Gumacal
BARANGAY PUROK 1
Artists: Purok 1 Barangay Council
Facilitator: Kagawad Timoteo Limsiaco
