‘Rizal
sa Espana’ float scores top prize in the Grand Float Competition
SM
City Calamba designed and created an impressive float that won the
top prize at the recently concluded Buhayani Festival Grand Float
Competition held at Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna.
“We
take pride in the Filipino culture as we show our support by
promoting and joining fun, local celebrations, such as the Buhayani
Festival. This recent win definitely makes us even more proud to be
part of the community,” said Engr. John Jason Terrenal, senior
assistant vice president for South Luzon Mall Operations.
SM
Calamba’s ‘Rizal sa España’ float was inspired by the life of
Rizal in Spain. The façade showed a replica of Universidad Central
de Madrid where Rizal studied medicine to fulfill his dream of
becoming a doctor. Behind it was a library which emphasized Rizal’s
exemplary performance and traits as a student. The dockyard where
Rizal began his journey in Madrid was also included in the float, as
well as the paper and pen which strongly symbolizes his wisdom and
his great contribution in attaining the country’s sovereignty.
Since
2014, SM City Calamba has been taking part in the Buhayani Festival,
which has gained recognition and support from the local community –
from schools, government agencies, private establishments and local
organizations. The Buhayani Festival is Calamba City’s way to
celebrate the life of its homegrown hero and the National Hero of the
Philippines, Gat. Jose Rizal. “Buhayani” is derived from two
Filipino words, “buhay” (life) and “bayani” (hero).
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