US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson attended the annual “Belenismo sa Tarlac” Festival on Saturday, 09 November 2024, to usher in the long
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson takes a selfie at the main crèche displayed at the 2024"Belenismo sa Tarlac" festival on Nov. 9, 2024. Christmas season in the Philippines.
Carlson had fun taking photos and selfies at the event organized by the Tarlac Heritage Foundation. This year’s ‘Belenismo’ features 62 giant displays of the legendary ‘nativity scene.’US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson takes a photo of one of the belens featured at the 2024 Belenismo sa Tarlac festival.
The annual tradition was launched 17 years ago by its founders Doña Isabel Cojuangco Suntay and her daughter, Dr. Isa Cojuangco Suntay. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson with the Tarlac Heritage Foundation founders Doña Isabel Cojuangco Suntay and her daughter, Dr. Isa Cojuangco Suntay.
It has since become a staple for residents and visitors alike in Tarlac every holiday season, showcasing the Central Luzon province as the “Belen Capital of the Philippines.”Carlson expressed her joy at witnessing the unique talents of the Tarlaqueños through their intricate Belen creations.
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