I can feel that Christmas is just around the corner. But what is Christmas without the dancing lights, the mistletoe or a giant Christmas Tree? Luckily for us, we wouldn't have to wonder. Because on November 9, the Araneta Center, together with Coca-Cola, will finally light its giant Christmas Tree. See the details below for this exciting festivity!
The soul and
symbol of Christmas in the metropolis shines on November 9 when Araneta Center
lights its iconic giant Christmas tree in meaningful and festive rites. For 31
years since it was first installed, the Araneta Center’s giant Christmas tree
signaled the official start of the holiday season in these environs. The
tradition borne out of a wish by J. Amado Araneta to erect the country’s
biggest Yuletide tree continues to extend Christmas cheer to as many Filipinos
as possible.
This year, Araneta
Center once again teams up with Coca-Cola in a tree lighting ceremony that
continues the legacy of spreading holiday cheer through simple acts of
happiness to Filipinos. Hosted by Megan Young and Robi Domingo, the Yule
activities will involve a constellation of television and movie celebrities
from different networks, Coca-Cola’s Happiness Ambassadors and Binibining
Pilipinas beauty queens. Among the stars that are expected to grace the
festivities on November 9 are Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola, PBB Myrtle Sarossa
and Yves Flores, Alden Richards, Louise Delos Reyes, Thea Tolentino, Jeric
Gonzales and X-Factor Grand Winner KZ Tandingan.
In line with the
theme of promoting positivity via sharing simple acts of kindness and
happiness, Coca-Cola, in partnership with the Araneta Center, remind the
Filipinos that there are still more reasons to believe in happiness through the
different activities this season.
Araneta Center’s
Christmas Tree Lighting is just one of the many Yuletide activities lined up
for the season. The Big Dome will once again be agog with concerts and special
presentations that hype the holiday spirit. A British musical invasion of sorts
comes to the Big Dome with back-to-back performances of musical icons Elton
John (Dec.8) and Sting (Dec. 9). From Christmas Day until January 3 of the New
Year, Disney on Ice presents Princesses and Heroes in yet another memorable ice
spectacle.
The tree lighting
likewise ushers in more holiday fanfare including the season’s bargains offered
by the three malls – Gateway, Ali Mall and the New Farmers Plaza, restaurants
and Farmers Market.
The Parolan
display also lights up on November 16 near the Farmers Garden. Fireworks will
light up the Christmas sky every Friday and Saturday from November 30 to
January 3. There will also be chorale competitions, food booths and a
magnificent showcase of gaily-lit floats depicting creatures from the sea at
the Giant Christmas Tree parking lot.
With its gamut of
Christmas activities including the much-anticipated Disney on Ice show, Araneta
Center is a virtual paradise that nurtures the Christmas spirit and continues
to touch the hearts of generations of Filipinos.
The activities of
Araneta Center’s Giant Christmas Tree Lighting will start at 3pm at Quadrant C
outside the Red Gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Yes, it’s
beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Araneta Center!
Source: Araneta Center Press Release
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