‘Bolo’ takes center stage in Leyte town’s giant Christmas tree

TACLOBAN CITY – This year’s giant Christmas tree in Carigara, Leyte, stands out from previous displays as it features a 32-foot sundang (bolo), a symbol deeply rooted in the town’s culture and craftsmanship. The sundang — the manufacture of which is one of the town’s major cottage industries — is the tree’s main ornamental feature, drawing