FIVE PROGRAMS of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) showcased their artistry and creativity to capture the vibrant spirit of Christmas during the Agape festivities last Friday, Dec. 13.
Among the participating programs, Literature bagged the opportunity to represent the Arlets community in the Tanglaw ng Tomasino Parol-making Contest, a competition among faculties and colleges in the University organized by the UST Student Organizations Coordinating Council.
The competition sought to capture collaboration among students while celebrating the Christmas spirit and Filipino craftsmanship.
Before the start of the Paskuhan festivities, the Christmas parola were paraded on campus before adorning the Plaza Mayor.
Let Lit glow
Frozen hearts thawed on the University grounds as the Literature Society (LITSOC) unveiled “Narratives,” a lantern embodying the art of reshaping and creation.
The circular frame, adorned with layers of dreamy, wing-like designs, symbolized the unity and transformation inherent in the literary craft. The colorful star, crafted from paper tassels, was meant to demonstrate changes and growth.
“Just as these papers are repurposed into something vibrant and new, we, too, embrace growth, creativity and the continuous evolution of our minds,” Denver Soliven Domingo, executive assistant to the LITSOC president, told The Flame.
Every page of colored paper and every piece of reused plastic was like a snowflake, coming together to craft a narrative of boundless imagination — one that celebrates identity and character.
BEStar ng Pasko
Every point of the Behavioral Science Society’s five-pronged star signified the different paths filled with opportunities that await every student.
“The elements are different and represent students — that even the broken pieces or mended people become art as they grow and choose their home to build themselves into,” society public relations officer Chynna Bagon said.
While the parol was decorated with seemingly mismatched elements, it emphasized UST as a second home of people with varied backgrounds.
Revilla said the shared responsibility of creating strengthened the bond and promoted patience among members of the society.
“The phrase we kept repeating [was] ‘Kaya pa ba? Kakayanin (Can we do it? We can)!’ Our group dynamics motivate us to do even better just to exceed the thought of “kakayanin.” Because we know we can excel,” Bagon said.
LUmoX Maxima!
Members of the UST Journalism Society proudly chanted the name of their parol Lux Veritatis (Light of Truth), its sound surrounding the campus like a burst of starlight.
Symbolizing trust, guidance and transparency, the parol conjured blue, yellow and white beams of light, an image that conveyed hope in the face of adversity.
What seemed to be the ordinary — yellow pad papers, newspapers, plastic bottles, and bag chips — repurposed themselves into a powerful reminder of journalism’s role in delivering accurate information.
Aigan Matias, one of the members of the documentation committee of the organization, said the parol was designed to inspire others to recognize the importance of journalism and encourage students to uphold its values of truth and credibility.
Love in justice
The heart of the Legal Management Society’s parol featured the program’s emblem and reflected its tagline “Recalibrating Excellence.”
The society wanted to capture both its program’s vision and the spirit of Christmas.
“The story of Christmas revolves around love, and justice is a requisite in attaining a world filled with love. As seekers of truth and justice, we envision a world where hope is in the hands of humanity,” society internal vice president Allea Sarmiento said.
The parol was adorned with printed case digests and columnar pads, materials that are considered staples by every Legal Management student.
Red flags, yellow flags
Draped in its program’s official colors of fiery red and golden yellow, the parol of The Political Science Forum (TPSF) stood as a tribute to the stars on the Philippine flag.
Multicolored papers were shaped into a circle surrounding the organization’s logo, showing its values of inclusivity, distinctiveness and freedom.
The star serves as a guiding light for Political Science students as they traverse the socio-political landscape of the country, according to TPSF president James Egwaras.
Eight Artlet programs were not able to join the competition because of time constraints and other unforeseen circumstances.
The winner of the lantern-making contest will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20, during the much-awaited Paskuhan concert. F
