CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The “443rd Aldo Ning Kapampangan” celebration will kick off from December 1 to 11 with a theme, “Kulturang Kapampangan Ya Ing Dalan Ning Kaunlaran” ( Kapampangan Culture is the Way to Progress).
Gov. Lilia Pineda said the Pampanga Day celebration will be marked with simplicity, genuine unity and camaraderie among the Capampangans who want to get access to more development.
She said this time of the year, the province has all the reason to celebrate the founding anniversary as the provincial government has already set the tone to progress and the Capampangans are united to make a big difference toward a healthy, fully secured and employed population enjoying the fruits of economic development
Tentatively, on December 1 the celebration will start with a Holy Mass to be officiated by Archbishop Florentino “Apung Dong” Lavarias, followed by a visit of the image of the Virgin Mary, flag ceremony, opening of the trade fair, jobs fair, distribution of Department of Labor and Employment grants, street dancing, festival parade of different towns and cities, individual festival performances in front of the Capitol, medical and dental mission at the Provincial Jail, ceremonial lighting of the Capitol’s Christmas tree, and fireworks display and concert at the park.
On December 2 there will be a trade fair, “Aldo ding Ortelano” (Farmers’ Day) to be attended by 1,000 farmers and “Aldo Ding Kapampangan OFWs” which will be graced by 1,000 participants—mostly families of migrant workers.
Come December 3 another trade fair will be held and thousands of Ayta families from Nabuklod, Floridablanca, Tent City in Porac and Mabalacat City will gather for the “Aldo ding Katutubo.”
Pineda will personally interact with the tribesmen and treat them to a fun-filled “Katutubo Day” event. “We’re going to give Aytas due care and attention as part of the highlights of the 443rd founding anniversary of the province,” the governor said.
On December 4 the provincial government will celebrate the Barangay Health Workers’ Day and the Persons with Disabilities Day at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
On December 5 in the same venue, 4,000 teachers will celebrate “Aldo Ding Talaturo” (Teachers’ Day), followed by the celebration of “Aldo ding Pulis” or Police Day.
Come December 8 “Aldo da ring Manasan” (Fishermen’s Day) and the Tilapia Fishpond Owners fairwill be held in Lubao and Macabebe towns, respectively.
On December 9 Pineda will meet the Pampanga mayors, vice mayors and town and city councilors in a grand meeting.
On December 10 the most- awaited Coronation Night for “Mutya Ning Kapampangan” will be done at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
The governor said this year, all 19 towns and three cities will vie for the title of Mutya Ning Kapampangan 2014.
On the night of December 11, winners of the Most Outstanding Kapampangan Awards in different categories will be recognized and honored in a program at Widus Convention Center in the Clark Free Port.
“This 443rd Aldo Ning Kapampangan celebration is an opportune time to recognize our distinguished Cabalen who excelled in their field of profession that benefited the province and its people through the holding of Most Outstanding Kapampangan Awards night,” she said.