The sixth edition of the Tour of the Fireflies takes centerstage on Nov. 29 in Himamaylan City.
This is the second consecutive year that the southern Negros city will be hosting the activity, Mayor Raymund Tongson said.
Himamaylan’s hosting was confirmed by Tongson in an Oct. 26 letter to Provincial Environment Management Office head Danilo Amisola.
“The LGU of Himamaylan hereby formally accepts and commits to spearhead the localized celebration…We have already commenced coordinating with the member of the organizing team of the provincial Tour of the Fireflies for the preparation of the upcoming activity, with the strict observance of health protocols as the primary matter to be considered,” Tongson told Amisola.
He thanked the PEMO head for giving the city government the opportunity to host the event again.
Amost 4,000 bikers traversed the 78-kilometer route from Bacolod to Himamaylan during the fifth Tour of the Fireflies held Nov.24 last year.
The advocacy ride for clean air, road sharing and discipline was participated by bikers from different cities and provinces in the Visayas.
The first edition held in Manapla was participated by about 800 bikers.
The second edition, held in Cadiz City, drew 2,000 participants.
About 3,000 bikers joined the third year of the Tour staged in Hinigaran, while 3,500 registered for the fourth edition held in Bago City. – NLG
