Newly-Graduate Student Loses Money Garland Worth P5,000 in Sipalay City
SIPALAY CITY – A recent graduate named Ericka Barcoma expressed her disappointment after her money garland worth P5,000 went missing.
A money garland is a decorative necklace or lei made by attaching currency notes, often folded or rolled, to a string or ribbon. These garlands are commonly given as gifts during celebrations such as graduations, weddings, birthdays, and other significant life events.
The money garland serves as both a festive adornment and a practical gift, symbolizing good wishes, prosperity, and financial support.
In many cultures, giving money garlands is a way to honor and celebrate someone’s achievements or milestones. The garland is not only a beautiful ornament but also a tangible expression of love, respect, and generosity from the giver to the recipient.
On Friday (May 31, 2024), Ericka Barcoma experienced an unexpected twist of events during her graduation day after a garland, worth P5,000 went missing. The post quickly circulated online and elicited reactions from the netizens.
Ericka, like many graduates, received a garland adorned with money as a congratulatory gift for her academic achievement. The garland, worth P5,000, symbolized not just a gift, but the hard work and dedication she had put into her studies.
After the graduation ceremony, Ericka stopped by a bakery to purchase something. She placed her money garland down for a moment, intending to pick it up after completing her purchase. To her dismay, when she turned back to retrieve the garland, it had disappeared.
Feeling distressed over the loss of such a valuable and sentimental item, Ericka turned to social media for help. “Good eve everyone, pwede ko ka pa help if may kilala kamo nga naka kita sang garland worth 5k,” Aricka wrote on the caption.
In another post, a teacher appeals to parents about ‘money garlands’ for graduating students
(Good evening everyone, can you please help me? If you know anyone who might have seen a garland worth 5,000 pesos, please let me know).
Ericka remains hopeful that someone will return her garland.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
