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| The spectacular display of lights and sound at the Ayala Triangle Gardens |
It’s officially Christmas in Makati! A dazzling
lights and sound show at the heart of the country’s business district heralds
the beginning of the Christmas season this year, promising Filipinos another
unforgettable holiday season.
From November 9 until January 7, the Ayala
Triangle Gardens will again observe a much-loved and highly anticipated
Christmas tradition when it brings the Festival of Lights, its signature lights
and sound show, which has captivated thousands of Filipinos for the past eight
years.
As darkness blankets the city, millions of
twinkling lights will come alive across the gardens as the melodious strains of
Christmas songs fill the air. In dramatic fashion, the lights begin dancing in
sync with the music, creating a captivating magical spectacle. As the lights flash and change colors to the
beat of the music, the revelry and joy of Christmas will surely be felt by
everyone.
The light show is expertly choreographed by
award-winning director Voltaire de Jesus and Luther Gumia. More than 1.6
million LED lights were used for the light show, adding brilliance while
staying environmentally sustainable. Musical scoring for the three medleys were
beautifully arranged by acclaimed musicians and composers.
The musical medleys have three distinct themes –
Pinoy Fiesta by Roy del Valle, Traditional Christmas by Von de Guzman, and
Techno by Tris Sunguitan. One medley will be staged every 30 minutes nightly.
Each one boasts of a different mood, pace, and rhythm, while retaining the
Christmas cheer that brings people together and envelopes everyone in the
spirit of the season.
“We want Christmas to be magical for everyone,
which is why we have continued with this beautiful Christmas tradition that
brings people together and lets them feel the joys of the season,” said Shiella
Aguilar, Ayala Land Project Development Head for Makati.
This
year’s lights and sound show is presented by Ayala Land, in partnership with
MasterCard, HSBC and SunLife Financial.
Makati’s Filipino Christmas wonderland extends
beyond the Ayala Triangle Gardens. Across the city, major Makati thoroughfares
Ayala Avenue, Paseo de Roxas, and Makati Avenue are decked in over a million
Christmas lights done in the patterns of native woven fabrics such as Inabel
and Burdado of Luzon, Banig Tikog of Visayas and T’Boli, Ukil and Yakan
of Mindanao. Gigantic Christmas ornaments lit up in the same native patterns
can be found on concrete islands, bringing the holiday cheer even closer to
people who roam the city’s streets.
There will also be several activities at Circuit
Makati such as the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on November 17 and the
Pop-Up Town Bazaar on November 17-19.
For added holiday cheer, Ayala Land is also
bringing the lights and sound show to its various estates across the country.
It will be held at Vertis North, Nuvali, Bonifacio Global City, Centrio, and
Ayala Center Cebu—spreading the sights and sounds of Christmas to more people.
The majestic Festival of Lights has made it to
the coveted list of Conde Nast Traveler’s Most Spectacular Lights in the World,
in the company of distinguished luminaries such as the Tivoli Gardens in
Copenhagen, Denmark, the holiday lights display at the legendary Champs-Elysees
in Paris and Japan’s Kobe Luminarie.
Indeed, Christmas is the happiest time of the
year, and Ayala Land promises to deliver a memorable and unforgettable
Christmas celebration to thousands of Filipinos from all walks of life with its
signature tradition.
Bring magic to your Christmas celebration with
the Festival of Lights at the Ayala Triangle Gardens! The show will run daily until the 7th of
January 2018, every half hour from 6PM to 10PM.
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ABOUT AYALA LAND, INC.
Ayala Land is the
Philippines’ leading developer of sustainable estates, offering a diverse mix
of properties such as residential, retail, office, hotels, and leisure
developments, that support local economic growth and nation-building. The
company was established in 1988 as the real estate arm of Ayala Corporation, a
pioneer conglomerate and builder of the country’s premier financial and
commercial district, now known as Makati Central Business District and Ayala
Center
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