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Valenzuela City Lights “Tree Of Hope” For Out-Of-School Youth
2011-12-02 
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HOPE LIGHTS ETERNAL
Fireworks erupt as the City Government of Valenzuela lights up anew the Tree of Hope infront of the city hall.
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TREES of HOPE
The Trees of Hope as seen from the other side of Mac Arthur Highway.
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GIFT-GIVING
OSYs receive gifts from Mayor WIN.
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BRIGHT EYES
Bright lights of the city's Tree of Hope captivate this father and son.
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CROWD DRAWER
People started to gather around the Tree of Hope after it was lit up at a simple ceremony.
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LIGHT STREAKS
Fireworks lit up the sky as the Tree of Hope shines anew this Christmas time.
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V IS FOR VICTORY
Fireworks forms a V-shape streak, mirroring Valenzuela City's string of achievements in governance and public service.
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IN THIS PHOTO:
HOPE LIGHTS ETERNAL
Fireworks erupt as the City Government of Valenzuela lights up anew the Tree of Hope infront of the city hall.
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3... 2... 1...
City officials led by Mayor WIN and guests join hands in lighting up again the traditional Tree of Hope for this Christmas time.
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FACE OF DETERMINATION
A former out-of-school youth shares his experiences, determination and courage that get him back to the nurturing environment of a school.
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SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
The traditional Tree of Hope is dedicated to the out-of-school youth and former OSYs sectors.
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Caption 

Valenzuela City’s humble Christmas Tree, known as the Tree of Hope, was lit for the out-of-school youth in the city in hope of reintegrating them to the mainstream of society and to encourage them to take part in the continued progress of the city and the country.

Over the years, the activity, a tradition started by the City Government of Valenzuela in 2004, ushers in the joyful and meaningful celebrations of the Yuletide Season in the City of Valenzuela.  The tradition continues this year with the theme “Liwanag Para sa Kabataan, Maunlad at Matahimik na Pamayanan.”   

The Tree of Hope was lit in 2004 for the children of KASARIVAL and HARV who were displaced by the Northrail Project.  It was again lit in 2005 for specially-abled children of Valenzuela; in 2006, for the Senior Citizens of the city; in 2007, for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) students, in 2008 for the children of city street sweepers, paleros and kamineros, in 2009, for the victims and heroes of Typhoon Ondoy in the city and last year.

Every year, Valenzuelanos look forward on how the Tree of Hope will be dressed up.  This year, the tree is covered with twigs and adorned with faux poinsettia flowers and metallic balls.  For the first time, there are two smaller trees installed beside it.

Everyone is encouraged to visit Tree of Hope, especially at night when it is fully-lit.

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2011-12-02 | By: Lauro Zyan Caina

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