Parklane Dedicates Christmas for the Environment

Cebu Parklane International Hotel brightens up the Christmas season with their Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held last December 3, 2013 at the hotel lobby.

The spry evening was accompanied by the soothing song numbers of the Fidelis Choir. Parklane Hotel General Manager Cenelyn Manguilimotan introduced the “Once Upon a Christmas” program to honored guests, the management and travelers staying in the hotel which focused on caring for the environment.

Made out of recycled bottles, the gigantic Christmas tree signifies faith, hope and love which were acknowledged by Basil Ting, president of Parklane Hotel, Hon. Agnes Magpale, vice-governor of Cebu and Eugenia Ting, mother of Parklane Hotel.

Candles were lit and a moment of silence was observed in the wake of the recent typhoon that hit Visayas.

Parklane’s official Christmas I.D. was also showcased in the ceremony which featured an original composition entitled “Light a Candle” sang by Parklane Hotel Marketing and Communications Officer Tara Tricia Merced.

Then came the most awaited part of the event, the Christmas Lighting Ceremony which also featured a grand dance number from the Mactan Dance Troupe showcasing enchanting characters like fairies, an elf, dancing trees and animals, and a wizard which wand off his magic wand towards the Christmas tree to light it up.

Fidelis Choir serenading Christmas songs during the Parklane’s Christmas Tree lighting.	(L-R) Staff and guests: Alan Ting, Cebu Vice-Governor Agnes Magpale, Cenelyn Manguilimotan and Business and Development Manager Christine Luague.
Media friends (l-r) Emma Villarente, Juliene Guanzon, Cathy Alvarez and Bruce Bollozos.	Enchanting fairies
The Mactan Dance Troupe	Acknowledging the symbols of love, hope and faith for the Christmas tree are (l-r) Basil Ting, president of Parklane Hotel, Hon. Magpale, and Eugenia Ting, mother of Parklane Hotel.

When asked about Parklane’s outreach activities which were included in their presentation, Manguilimotan shared, “Christmas is about giving to these people. It’s an eye-opener for all of us. We have to be more environment-conscious now, not later, but now.”

For more info on Cebu Parklane Hotel’s Christmas activities and events, visit www.parklanehotel.com.ph.

Photo above: Christmas tree at Parklane Hotel made out of empty recycled water bottles.