This is how several tourists and workers marked the Boracay closure, a big party as the clock struck midnight of April 26, 2018.
Crowd in a bar cheered loudly as the clock struck midnight of April 26 to mark the official Boracay closure.
Yes! It is indeed happening; the world-renowned tourist destination in the Philippines is close for the whole 6 months.
At the Boomboom bar along the beach at Station 2 on Boracay Island, tourists and workers erupted as they waited for the midnight. “Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five…. Mabuhay Boracay!” the crowd shouted in unison, based on the report in Inquirer.
The night was filled with music from various bands, ready to entertain the crowd at the beachfront of the beautiful summer destination.
Before the clock struck 12mn, people at the island, whether tourists or workers in various establishments there enjoyed the 15-minute fireworks display in front of the D’Mall complex.
Being in the island that moment may be the last for several people as the government finally decided to close Boracay.
After imposing a ban on tourists to address environmental violations and remove on the island, it will not be available to public for several months for its rehabilitation.
With that period of time, workers as well as tourists who have stayed there for a bit longer time will definitely miss the ambiance of the island.
I will miss all of you,” a Mexican restaurant worker told her fellow employees, based on the report.
Compared to the previous year, the party last night was not as crowded. Bars are almost empty as bands continued to play.
Other establishments and only a few were strolling at the beach, a scenario unlikely to happen in Boracay during summer season.
Perhaps, for those who partied during the midnight of Boracay closure wanted to remember that moment until the island will be opened again for tourists.