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The University of the Philippines holds it annual Lantern Parade, a Christmas tradition that started almost a century ago

MANILA, Philippines – On Wednesday, December 18, the University of the Philippines (UP) holds its annual Lantern Parade, a Christmas tradition that started almost a century ago.

Every year, colleges, offices, and organizations in the UP community take part in a lantern-making competition that tests creativity, innovation, and flair. The competition culminates in a much-awaited parade around the Academic Oval of the Diliman campus.

This year, the UP Lantern Parade will be both a celebration and an outreach. Themed “Maalab na Serbisyo Publiko ng Mapagkalingang Kampus,” the activity will be dedicated to soliciting aid for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan).

Competing lanterns will have to partly use materials that are usable in relief operations, such as canned goods and eco bags. After the parade, the materials-cum-donations will be placed in a container van parked at the College of Mass Communication and will be given to the typhoon survivors.

Watch all the performances below.

You can also follow updates on the parade via our live blog below.

– Rappler.com

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