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Vivienne Gulla

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MANILA — The continuous rains delayed the opening of some rides at an amusement park in Marikina City on Christmas day, but it failed to dampen the Christmas spirit for families who went.The park was scheduled to open at 10 a.m., but several rides were still closed at 3 p.m. amid nonstop rains. There were few visitors in the morning until early afternoon, but more started coming in beginning 4 p.m.Among the early birds were the Fernando family, who opted to have a picnic at a covered area outside the park, while waiting for the rains to stop and the rides to start. They shared not just meals, but fun stories, too.  Zyra Fernando, who just recently started working, said she wanted to treat her parents, siblings, and cousins to the rides.The Fernando family also shared their home-cooked meals to the vendors of a nearby stall.“Basta lahat kami magkakasama… kahit umulan man diyan… Masaya kami kahit ganito na maulan,” Zyra’s mom, Michelle Fernando, said.“First time ko rin kasi magka-job, so lumabas kami. Treat ko na rin...Sana po mamaya medyo tumila, para ma-try naman namin ‘yung rides,” Zyra added.Nine-year-old Jaynele Quirona echoed this wish, as she spent the early afternoon playing games at covered booths. Among the most popular ones are the “Hagis Piso” and the “Running Light,” where winners can get cash, food, or a stuffed toy. This was also where Rosemarie Rejuso’s family spent some time while waiting for the rides in open areas to become operational.“Ngayong Pasko lang kami nagkasama-sama… 9 years old ako nagkahiwa-hiwalay na kami…Ako sa Bicol galing, ito Nueva Ecija. Ito naman diyan talaga sila sa Pandacan…Masaya kasi magkakasama kami…Kahit umuulan, kahit konti ‘yung handa, basta sama-sama at walang may sakit,” Rosemarie said.Among the first attractions to open was the Horror House, which offered a multi-sensory experience. It combined sound effects, lighting, moving displays, and personnel wearing scary costumes to send many visitors screaming with fear.“Nakakatakot po. Yung heart ko, nawawala na. Parang hinahangin ‘yung utak naming apat… Idea ko lang po…Exciting kasi &#x27;yan minsan eh. May mga kumakalabog na mga tao,” said Angel Angkahas, who tried the Horror House. At around 4 p.m., other rides also opened, including the kiddie train, carousel, ferris wheel, bump cars, and octopus.The amusement park will stay open on Christmas day as long as there are visitors.

The continuous rains delayed the opening of some rides at an amusement park in Marikina City on Christmas day, but it failed to dampen the Christmas spirit for families who went.

The continuous rains delayed the opening of some rides at an amusement park in Marikina City on Christmas day, but it failed to dampen the Christmas spirit for families who went.

Rains delay opening of some rides at Marikina amusement park on Christmas day

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Rains delay opening of some rides at Marikina amusement park on Christmas day

Vivienne Gulla,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 25, 2024 09:07 PM PHT

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