Baliwag Students Painted the Town Rainbow during Pasakalye 2k17

Students of all levels colored the town rainbow as they danced on the streets to celebrate the Christmas season

One of the best group. Although STI College Baliuag did not win in the actual competition, they won the hearts of the online viewers.

Kumukutikutitap, bumubusibusilak, ganyan ang indak ng mga bumbilya. Kikindat-kindat, kumukurapkurap, pinaglalaruan ang iyong mga mata. The beat of this joyous Ryan Cayabyab Tagalog Christmas song filled every nook and corner of Baliwag, Bulacan, as students of all levels invaded the streets with their electrifying dance moves. It’s December 13, 2017 and it’s Pasko sa Kalye 2017 (Pasakalye 2k17), one of the most awaited holiday events in Baliwag, Bulacan.

Hundreds of locals crowded the sidewalks of Benigno Aquino, Sr. Avenue at Barangay Bagong Nayon to witness the students as they painted the town rainbow in merriment. Office personnel temporarily stopped their concerns and joined the mardigras. Others watch from the second floor windows and verandas of their houses. Indeed, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Baliwag.

Eight (8) Elementary Schools and nine (9) High Schools and Colleges participated in this year’s street dance competition known as Pasakalye 2k17. The mardigras started at the New Frontier Subdivision at Bagong Nayon. The students danced their way through the Benigno Aquino, Sr. Avenue towards the Plaza Naning. By 5:00 P.M., the group dance competition commenced at Glorrieta park.

Mayor Ferdinand V. Estrella, greeted everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year. He congratulated all the participants for their well-done performances.

Mayora Jonnah Nubla-Estrella, the Chair of Baliwag Tourism Council, expressed joy as she watched the performances. At the end of the event, the following schools emerged victorious:

Elementary Level

1st Place - Baliwag North Central Elementary School

2nd Place - Tiaong Central School

3rd Place - Dr. Nicolas V. Rustia Memorial School

Secondary and College Level

1st Place - Teodoro Evangelista High School

2nd Place - Santo Nino High School

3rd Place - Mariano Ponce National High School

Pasakalye 2017 is part of the annual Christmas festivities dubbed as Paskong Pasko sa Baliwag. It is by far the only street dancing competition in the Philippines held during Christmas. It is carried out by the Municipality of Baliwag, Bulacan through the Municipal Tourism Office headed by Ms. Laarnie B. Vera-Lauro. Mr. Edwin Bautista, the Baliwag’s Tourism Consultant, is behind the resounding success of the event.