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Palaro torch symbolizes peace, borderless society

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DAVAO DEL NORTE—A torch symbolizing peace and unity and emphasizing on a borderless society will light the urn during the opening ceremony of the 2015 Palarong Pambansa that runs from May 3 to 9.

The torch is made up of 3 parts—the top part inspired by the tambara, an altar where lumads make their offerings to the spirits; the middle part made up of authentic materials from the Muslim culture, including the sequins, and the bottom part which is a chalice depicting Christianity.

The whole torch is made up of bamboo, abaca and beadwork, according to its designer, Banjo Saporre Jr., Ford Academy of the Arts in Davao and a former production designer for theater. It took four days to make.

“The torch is inspired by the tri-people diversity of Mindanao which the 2015 Palarong Pambansa has chosen to highlight,” Davao del Norte Governor Rodrigo del Rosario said. “Peace can exist in this diverse composition of the island.”

The Palaro, supported by the Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. or TADECO, Damosa Land, Davao Packaging Corporation, Davao International Container Terminal, Inc. and Pearl Farm Beach Resort, kicks off on May 3 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex.

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A video of the 2015 DavNor Palaro will be shown during the opening ceremony. It features Philippine sports greats Elma Muros-Posadas and Eric Buhain and football star Yannick Tuason.

 

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