The Manila Times

Come home to Christmas in Makati with the Ayala Land Festival of Lights

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AYALA Land makes Christmas happen with the return of Festival of Lights 2022.

After running virtual editions of the Festival of Lights to continue the well-loved tradition while ensuring safety during the pandemic, the most anticipate­d family Christmas tradition is back live and on-ground at Ayala Triangle Gardens with never-beforeseen features to usher in a bigger and brighter celebratio­n.

Makati Mayor Mar-Len Abigail “Abby” Binay muses, “The lights in Ayala Triangle have always been a symbol of hope, bringing people together and symbolizin­g the community spirit, which makes our city so unique. As we prepare for the Christmas festivitie­s, let us all remember to keep that spirit alive and continue working towards a better and brighter future. In Makati, we make it happen.”

Bobby Dy, Ayala Land president and CEO, shares, “The Festival of Lights is more than just a visual spectacle and delightful sounds. It is a well-loved annual tradition that has enabled us to connect with the community in a very unique way. It has brought joy to millions as it brings together people from all walks of life and from all over the country.”

Director Ohm David and Lighting Designer Sueyen Austero conceptual­ized this year’s grand presentati­on.

Accompanyi­ng the light show are three-holiday medleys.

The first is an orchestral rendition headed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra, followed by an upbeat TikTok rendition arranged by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso, in collaborat­ion with Tris Suguitan.

The show concludes with a soothing chorale rendition by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso.

Everyone is invited to watch the Festival of Lights at Ayala Triangle Gardens running every night until January 8. The show plays every hour, with the first run at 6 p.m. and the last run at 10 p.m.

More to come are Ayala Land’s Christmas Market at Ayala Triangle Gardens from December 2 to 31 in partnershi­p with the French Embassy; Simbang Gabi at Ayala Triangle Gardens from December 15 to 23 featuring a live performanc­e by the Philippine Youth Symphonic Band on the opening night; and the Samsung Performing Arts Theater’s Christmas Extravagan­za from December 20 to 22 featuring Simbang Gabi services and free-for-all concerts for any purchase receipt at Ayala Malls Circuit.

For more updates visit www.ayalaland.com.ph and via social media on Facebook @officialay­alaland and Instagram @ayalaland; as well as Make It Makati on Facebook and Instagram @ makeitmaka­ti. #MakeItMaka­ti

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO ?? n (From left) Robert Lao, senior vice president and group head of Ayala Land Estates; Bobby Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land; Bea Zobel de Ayala Jr.; Jaime Zobel de Ayala Sr.; Beatriz Zobel de Ayala; Sofia Zobel Elizalde; Makati Mayor Mar-Len Abigail ‘Abby’ Binay; Luis Campos, second district representa­tive, congressma­n of Makati; and Makati Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo.
CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO n (From left) Robert Lao, senior vice president and group head of Ayala Land Estates; Bobby Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land; Bea Zobel de Ayala Jr.; Jaime Zobel de Ayala Sr.; Beatriz Zobel de Ayala; Sofia Zobel Elizalde; Makati Mayor Mar-Len Abigail ‘Abby’ Binay; Luis Campos, second district representa­tive, congressma­n of Makati; and Makati Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo.

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