E1 MALASIMBO MAGIC

headsets created fun laser light effect in the dark surroundings making you want to dive into the soundless crowd.

BEYOND EARTH AESTHETICS

It was nirvana for Instagram savvy people. Everywhere you look and your eyes were filled with neon and psychedelic art installations. Malasimbo featured the works of artists

Olivia D’Aboville, Leeroy New, Agnes Arellano, Hohana, Denis Lagdameo.

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Made from earth-friendly materials like water bottles and reclaimed woods were a whimsical human-size glowing dandelion, blown up lanterns of odd silhouettes, and a tavern of extraterrestrial goodness. On the ground were creative placements of painted mannequins ranging of different sizes. It also featured a statue of a pregnant woman buried halfway to the soil, depicting the birth of the universe.

WORLDY FUSION DELIGHTS

The festivities continued the next day. But aside from the music, people attending the festival were also treated with good food and drinks. Malasimbo Delights and Bar showcased a delectable array of food to nibble on. From foreign tastes of kebabs, shawarmas, and dumplings to the local favorites such as D’abodobo and kesong puti served in a coconut shell by the gastronomical experience at Malasimbo mirrored their music offering that is a fusion of the best of the local and foreign indie music scene.

Locally, a beverage partner of the festival featured the best of Filipino flavors—calamansi, pomelo, and tamarind—in canned juice. Another of the festival favorite was the crafted liquor of Selvarey Rum that are based on the Pinoy favorites, ube and coco, which stood out in the sea of vodka shots and beer given by Joe’s Brew.

CAPPING THE NIGHT OFF

One of the most awaited performances of the second night of Malasimbo was the indie band with a sea of phone lights up in the air trying to capture every moment with the band. Toward the end of their set, they welcomed a man named onstage. Because Malasimbo Magic never runs out, the guy went down on his knees, and proposed. The applause signaled the sweetest yes the guy will ever get in his life.

The band, together with the audience, sang their hit song, “Mundo.” To end their performance with a bang, “Hey Barbara” provided an energetic performance leaving everyone wanting for more. Festival-goers partied through the night until the sunrise through the rocking beats of and It was an unforgettable weekend for everyone. Malasimbo kicked-off the summer season on a high, and we can’t wait for next year’s party.

sudden Ara D’Aboville, IV of Spades, Anomalies, Ruby Ibarra, Danny Kravits. Topher

It was nirvana for Instagram savvy people. Everywhere you look and your eyes were filled with neon and psychedelic art installations.