Even Typhoon ‘Nona’ couldn’t rain on this parade

By: Martin San Diego (Contributor De La Salle University Class of 2013) - 9 years ago

TOYM Imao’s art installation accentuates the Oblation as a fireworks display concludes the annual UP Lantern Parade.

ALWAYS the last school to suspend classes whenever storms affect Metro Manila, the University of the Philippines-Diliman pushed through with its annual Lantern Parade despite bad weather caused by Typhoon “Nona.”

When the downpour stopped, students, faculty and guests flocked to the university’s Academic Oval to catch the highly anticipated showcase of uniquely crafted lanterns and floats inspired by this year’s theme, “Dingas: Adhikaing Diliman, Adhikaing Bayan.”

College of Engineering bagged the top prize with its version of UP’s Oblation, complete with a fiery heart gazing upon a small city.

Second place was awarded to College of Architecture’s Maranao-themed house. Students lifted the structure, reenacting Botong Francisco’s famous “Bayanihan” painting.

National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) took third place with its large sun.

UP PEP Squad performing as part of the College of Human Kinetics’ presentation

CREATED by College of Fine Arts students

STUDENTS from UP Fine Arts display a float modelled after the 1954 film “Pedro Penduko.”
PHOTOS BY MARTIN SAN DIEGO

STUDENTS from the UP Fine Arts evoke the 1950 film by Manuel Conde, “Genghis Khan.”

NORA Aunor’s trademark pose in the movie “Himala” is recreated on the float of the College of Fine Arts.

STUDENTS from UP Fine Arts always come well prepared.

UP COLLEGE of Home Economics’ vinta float

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