10 Most Spectacular Yearly Christmas Displays in and around Metro ManilaChristmas is one of the most awaited and celebrated holidays in the Philippines. Filipinos celebrate Christmas as early as we hit the -ber months. Families, friends and loved ones get together to dine, see sites, watch fireworks, and just enjoy each others' company. Even during this pandemic, Filipinos still crave to experience that Christmas spirit in various places in and around the metro. Here are some of the places you can visit to make your Christmas celebration more memorable. Note that this list is a general list of yearly Christmas displays. It's best to check the establishment's Facebook pages or websites if there are any updates on the actual event for the year. SM Mall of AsiaSM Mall of Asia (MOA), the largest mall in the Philippines and the third largest around the world, has become one of the most visited places in the metro during Christmas for its holiday displays, light shows and fireworks. MOA's Sparkle of Lights Show was opened on the last week of October and will continue to delight with its indoor Christmas tree music and light show until the end of December. The show will start every hour from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday at the Central Atrium fronting H&M.
The MOA Holiday Fireworks is also back with the brightest and most dazzling display of fireworks every Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm from November 18 to December 30 at the Central Park, SM by the Bay. MOA also plans to bring back its Night of Lights this 2022 but no announcements has been made yet. For a one-of-a-kind Christmas experience this season, head over to SM MOA from October 22, 2022 to January 2, 2023 to experience this holiday event: List of 2022 events as follows:
All photos below are from the SM Mall of Asia Facebook page.
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Event |
Date & Time |
Venue |
Santa Meet and Greet |
December 4, 11 and 18 at 3:00 pm |
One Bonifacio High Street |
Simbang Gabi |
December 15-23 at 6:30 pm |
BHS Amphitheater |
Friday Fireworks |
November 18 - December 30 at 7:30 pm |
5th Avenue |
Street Serenade at 5th |
November 26, December 3, 10 and 17 |
5th Avenue |
New Year's Eve Countdown |
December 31 |
TBA |
Sining at Pasko (Mga Likha, Kanta at Pagkain ng Lokal) |
Weekends (November 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, December 3-4) at 3:00 - 9:00 pm |
Alveo Central Plaza BGC Arts Center |
Photos from the Bonifacio Global City Facebook page.
Ortigas East and Ortigas Malls
Located on another side of Pasig City, Ortigas East brings back their Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel where you can witness the vibrant light display along Central Avenue starting November 4 to January 8 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
They are also hosting a Christmas Food Bazaar with a variety of food and drink selections every Friday to Sunday at 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Tiendesitas and Estancia are also entertaining its mall goers with a magical fireworks display every Saturdays of December, Christmas and New Year from December 10 to January 1.
Photos below are taken from the Ortigas East Facebook page.
They are also hosting a Christmas Food Bazaar with a variety of food and drink selections every Friday to Sunday at 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Tiendesitas and Estancia are also entertaining its mall goers with a magical fireworks display every Saturdays of December, Christmas and New Year from December 10 to January 1.
Photos below are taken from the Ortigas East Facebook page.
Sumulong Park, Antipolo City
Last year, a 44-foot Christmas tree was also lit up in Sumulong Park in Antipolo City made of 37,000 recycled plastic bottles. It was adorned with colorful flowers and a red ribbon. This year, Antipolo City lit up its Encanto-themed 40-foot Y.E.S. Christmas tree last November 25 in Sumulong Park celebrated with a grand fireworks display. You can visit Sumulong Park to witness this beautiful installation until the end of the year.
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