We thoroughly enjoyed an annual holiday tradition in Rotorua - "Carols by Candlelight" - held at Kuirau Park just before Christmas. The evening began at 7:00 p.m. with music performed by the Rotorua Symphonic Band. Hundreds of local families brought lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music of the night. The Lions Club sponsored the event, and a local television personality emceed the festivities. Proceeds from candle sales went to the Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy department.
Entertainment included a choral performance by "Rhapsody & Rhythm" who sang a number of songs, including "Joy to the World," "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" and that seasonal favorite "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" (ala Neal Sedaka...). Area charities decorated and displayed Christmas trees, children recreated the Nativity scene and birth of Jesus, the crowd sang carols together, and we finally lit candles when it got dark enough on the warm summer evening. Delightful - all of it.
"Breaking Up is Hard to Do"... seriously? Haha. Looks like fun! Do you have any holiday parties lined up?
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