GALLERY: UAAP S79 opening festivities at UST campus

University of Santo Tomas gave students from UAAP members schools a glimpse of its rich history and tradition during the UAAP Season 79 opening festivities Saturday held at the host’s campus in Manila.

The visiting student-athletes from other schools along with Thomasians passed through the historic Arch of the Centuries, a tradition among freshmen and graduating students in UST, as part of the parade.

The event culminated at the Plaza Mayor with the iconic UST Main Building in the background with  a grandiose fireworks display, also a staple in most of UST’s events in its campus, capping off the ceremonies led by UST athletes and officials. CFC

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP Season 79 opening ceremonies at the UST campus in Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

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