Clark to host fun-filled pre-Christmas events

CLARK FREEPORT–The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has lined-up a battery of fun-filled events in preparation for the much-awaited Yuletide Season.
According to Noemi Garcia, CDC Tourism Promotions Office Manager, international flavor greeted the start of November with the recent visit of several candidates from the renowned Ms. Earth beauty pageant as well as delegates from Malaysia.
Garcia said the Ms. Earth candidates visited this Freeport for several tree planting activities in select areas here, particularly at the site being developed by the Global Gateways Logistics City (GGLC).
This was followed by the Gala Night of the recently-concluded 2012 “Tara na sa Malaysia” Promotional Tour and Roadshow.
Prior to the Gala Night, Tourism Malaysia and the rest of its delegation were at the Holy Angel University where the students and school administrators enjoyed the cultural dances and “Teh Tarik” demonstrations, as well as other fun games and activities that were prepared for them.
Last Sunday, some 400 runners and cyclists joined the “Putik Pare! Biathlon Race” held at the Sacobia Bridge here. During the event, participants plunged into a 50-meter long mud pit.
On Nov. 24, join the fun run hosted by Herbis Bender Associates Design at the Clark Parade Grounds. This would be followed by the “Clark Miyamit Falls Trail Run” on Nov. 25. The trail is an 80-kilometer distance ultra-run from the Clark Parade Grounds to Miyamit Falls.
The great outdoors of the Clark Freeport will, again, take center stage on Nov. 23 to 25 for the annual Clark Horse Fest 2012 at the El Kabayo Stables. More than 40 thoroughbreds are expected to join the parade from El Kabayo to the CDC Parade grounds during the two-day event that would be participated by sports enthusiasts, celebrities, and known horse breeders as well as horse owners.
Another fun run hosted by the Institute of Electronic Engineers is set on Dec. 9. Also on the same day, the Centennial Road near the Mabalacat Gate will be the venue for the Tillbury Race – a horse race that is expected to draw hordes of tourists to the Freeport.
And finally, for its Christmas extravaganza, the CDC will again celebrate the annual “Clarksiyahan 2012” – a Clark-wide Christmas celebration that would be highlighted by a ceremonial Christmas lighting, giant lantern display, live band performances, bazaar, disco and ballroom dancing, and fireworks display.
All roads lead to the CDC Parade Grounds on December 27 to the much-awaited Clarksiyahan 2012, Garcia said. ●–Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario

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