BACOLOD CITY – The COVID-19 pandemic is this year’s Grinch that stole Christmas at Bacolod’s iconic miniature village.
For the first time since its 24-year run, the “Christmas Village” has closed its doors to the public during the holidays.
Artist Bamboo Tonogbanua said he decided to close his “Christmas Village” this year to observe the COVID-19 health protocols.
“Sad to say, the Christmas Village will be quiet this year, as it joins the world on lockdown in [these] uncertain times,” he said.
However, he hopes that his village would make a grand comeback in December 2021 when it turns 25 years old and the COVID-19 threat would hopefully be over.
In 1996, Tonogbanua opened his ances…
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