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San Juan City lights up Christmas tree with fireworks display, performances

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The local government of San Juan City on Tuesday night lit up its Christmas tree with grand fireworks display and performances, ushering in the Christmas season.

The local government of San Juan City on Tuesday night lit up its Christmas tree with grand fireworks display and performances, ushering in the Christmas season.