SM City Calamba’s ‘Rizal sa Espana’ float wins in the Buhayani Festival
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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