TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 2 (PNA) - The
city government here lighted a 70-feet high Christmas tree at the city hall
ground Tuesday night, with colors resembling the French flag.
Mayor Alfred Romualdez said that
Christmas tree, occupying an eight meter area near the city hall, uses the
colors of France’s flag as tribute to those who perish during the terrorist
attack in Paris last month.
This is also a way for the city to
acknowledge the French government for hosting the climate change summit this
week.
Witnessing the occasion was French
Ambassador to the Philippines Thierry Mathou, who came to the city to tour the
Yolanda memorials in Anibong district and City Convention Center ground.
“We build this Christmas tree here
in our city to share our grief and also to honor those who died in the tragedy
that happened in Paris. We also commend your President for creating a strong
awareness on climate change,” Romualdez said in his speech.
The mayor also expressed support
to the French government in their campaign of fight against terrorism.
Mathou assures that France will
always support the Philippines in the fight against climate change.
“I want to assure you that you are
not alone, France is with and all other countries. You have many friends in the
world,” Mathou said.
He added that looking for solution
in solving problem on climate change must be done by all. (PNA)
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