19th Belenismo sa Tarlac kicks off in Pura
The town of Pura has kicked off the annual 19th Belenismo sa Tarlac with their own display of the Nativity Scene of Jesus’ birth at the Pura Rizal Park on 4 November 2026, transforming the province of Tarlac into the “Belen Capital of the Philippines.”
According to the Pura Tourism Sports Culture & the Arts, the colossal masterpiece stand the largest Belen structure so far ever established in Pura.
“Designed and conceptualized by renowned Belen-making enthusiast Sir Allan Nool and company, this year’s official entry mark a significant message of Tarlaqueno’s resiliency amid of natural disaster and challenges,” the department stated.
The design and materials retain the traditional integration of indigenous materials specifically bamboo wares and common Christmas decor and customary. The nativity or manger scene emanate at the core hub of the structure.
The team preface a replica of the downed Agana bridge symbolizes the challenges went trough by the Province recently brought by a natural disaster that emphasize how a Tarlaqueno stand its fortitude and endurance in times of cathastrophy.
The 19th Belenismo sa Tarlac runs from 4 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with the participation of 53 groups, including municipalities, churches, schools, military units, and private businesses. Most of the entries are crafted from upcycled and indigenous materials such as discarded sacks, glass bottles, plastic bottles, tin cans, and coconut husks.