Ayala Malls Highlights Traditional Filipino Games and Songs

Christmas in the Philippines is amazing and wonderful, isn't it? You can feel the yuletide season as early as September. We are rich in many family traditions from Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena to Christmas day gatherings. No doubt our friends and families far away truly miss their families.

Have you been to Ayala malls recently? They have already started the Christmas traditions with the launch of Awaken Amazing Christmas Wonder at Ayala Malls. Our favorite one-stop Christmas destination never fails to spread holiday cheer through dazzling lights and displays, fun activities and, of course, an unbeatable shopping experience. Highlighting everything that is great about the Filipino Christmas, Ayala Malls invites everyone to awaken amazing experiences this season and partake in the spirit of giving and fun.

Awaken Festive Harmony

This year is extra special as Ayala Malls highlights Filipino tradition of song and playfulness, Ayala Malls hosts “Awit at Laro,” a project that celebrates music and culture by reintroducing traditional Filipino games to a new generation of youth through music and the arts. The project, the brainchild of Gary Valenciano and Bambi Mañosa, aims to raise funds for UNICEF, the Tukod Foundation and the Shining Light Foundation.

The “Awit at Laro” album features 10 re-imagined traditional songs and 10 brand new songs about Filipino games that we've loved and perhaps lost in childhood. There will also be an “Awit at Laro” concert, which will tour 21 malls throughout the country during Christmas season, spreading the joy of music across the Philippines.

Directed by Paolo Valenciano, it will feature Gary Valenciano, Steps Dance Studio and artists from the album, including Kiana Valenciano, Jona, Gab V, Katrina Velarde, Darren Espanto, Lara Maigue, Yeng Constantino, Joey Ayala, RJ Dela Fuente, AC Bonifacio, Daryll Ong, and Janella Salvador. The shows will begin on Nov. 3 and run until Dec. 22 at Ayala Malls across the country.

Awaken Amazing Acts of Generosity

Christmas is about giving. Making more kids happy this holiday season, Ayala Malls launches Laruang Aguinaldo. From Nov. 3 to Dec. 16, participating department stores and toy stores will be selling toys that customers can purchase and donate to UNICEF and Kids 4 Kids.

Awaken Time-Honored Traditions

Marked your calendars on November 3 as Ayala Malls will officially launch the holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting, as well as Filipino-inspired décors using vibrant colors and designs reminiscent of indigenous textiles that are also the inspiration for the work of Ayala Corporation chairman emeritus Don Jaime Zobel, which is featured at the Greenbelt tunnel every year.

Ayala Malls will also be offering community shows, cantatas and concerts throughout the holiday season, and, on top of Ayala’s traditional fireworks and light shows, awaken amazing lights of wonder thru “A Night of Lights” at the Ayala Malls, a 3D projection mapping in partnership with Panasonic every weekend from Nov. 16 to Dec. 23 in Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, UP Town Center, Ayala Malls Fairview, and Ayala Malls Solenad.

Shoppers are invited to end the night with Simbang Gabi and feast on classic delicacies such as bibingka and putobungbong at the Town Plazas.

Awaken Togetherness

This is the best time to gather your loved ones and enjoy a day of shopping, dining and entertainment at Ayala Malls, and enjoy amazing holiday thrills and deals with Christmas sale activities at Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, UP Town Center, Solenad, Ayala Malls Fairview, Ayala Malls Legaspi, Pavilion Mall, Ayala Center Cebu, Abreeza, and Centrio.

Awaken Support for Homegrown

Last but not the least, let us support our local farmers and visit TienDA sa Ayala Malls at Alabang Town Center on November 3-4, 2018; and Ayala Malls The 30th on December 1-2, 2018.

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Tara, let's go to Nuvali this weekend for some fresh air, buko pie, and tarts! 🚐 Join @iloveayalamalls exciting line-up of Christmas activities that will make you remember and rediscover Filipino traditions from toys, games to food. Catch the musical performances at the #AwitAtLaro Mall Show at the Solenad Activity Park on Nov. 10 at 430pm with @garyvalenciano and son @gabvalenciano, @yeng, classical performer Lara Maigue, as well as special dance number from STEPS Dance Studio. Experienc traditional games at interactive booths. #awakenamazingatsolenad #WomanInDigital #AwitAtLaro #Laguna #Travelgram

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There's no need to go far to celebrate Christmas. Ours is unique and has always been exciting. Visit any of the Ayala Malls and join the festivity.