by Lorenze Ibañez
Xavier University is opening its gates to the public from Nov 29 to Dec 1 for the annual Xavier Festival Days celebration.
This year’s Xavier Days is a call to social action. The four-day festivities highlight the outstanding resilience of the Kagay-anon spirit and Xavier’s own advocacy on environmental protection and conservation. It is also a challenge for everyone to stand up and engage for the good of society, especially for the care of Mother Nature.
In remembrance of last year’s Sendong, the Xavier Engage Festival Night on opening night will be dedicated to the survivors. The I Move Concert happening right after will celebrate the faith and oneness shown by Kagay-anons and people from across the country and the world in helping their fellow citizens. Lanterns will be flown bearing messages of hope and resilience.
A salient feature of this year’s Xavier Days is the use of energy-saving LED light series and Compact Fluorescent Lights to decorate and light up the campus.
There will also be a Bike Caravan in the morning of Nov 29. The XU community will go around downtown CdeO on their bikes, trikes and rollerblades to promote the ecological benefits of using non-motorized transportation.
Other must-see events include performances from the different colleges and units, game shows, walk-in movies, ball games, theatrical plays, fireworks display and many other fun activities for family and friends.