The 2021 Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental opened with various activities launched at the City Hall lobby Oct. 28.
These included the opening of the Pintaflores Booth, where Pintaflores queen-inspired dolls designed by local artists are displayed.
The seven contestants for the Inter-School Festival Queen 2021 competition were also presented.
They are Sharame Villabeto of Central Philippine State University, Christine Tranilla – Quezon National High School, Jayzelle Layos – Don Carlos Ledesma National High School, Kem Alora – Bagonbon National High School, Jenelyn Baylosis – Sipaway National High School, Jenny Cris Villacampa – Julio Ledesma National High School, and Marieth Pescadero – Colegio De Sta. Rita De San Carlos Inc.
The pageant, to be held virtually on Nov. 5, is one of the highlights of this year’s festival celebration.
San Carloseño singers also did a rendition of the official jingle of San Carlos City, entitled “Bahandi”, composed by Jeremy Rondovio.
The latest version of the Vamos app, called Vamos Cares, was also launched. It features news and announcements, emergency response, law enforcement, utility bills and payments, business permits and taxes, e-tickets, document tracking, and others that are user-friendly and economically feasible, and will be upgraded as needed.
San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo thanked the Sangguniang Panlungsod members for allocating funds for the festival activities, a press release from the city said Oct. 29.
He urged government employees and residents to celebrate the fiesta with caution amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis.
Gustilo said he also hopes for a better and fruitful celebration of Christmas even in the face of challenges brought by the pandemic. | NND
