Brighter, bigger Christmas at Makati
From the Makati Central Business District and Circuit Makati, this year’s festivities are going to be ‘bigger and brighter Christmas holiday celebrations’ which will start in November until the whole of December
Ayala Triangle Gardens.
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Ayala Land, Inc. and Make It Makati are gearing up for an exciting Christmas with “Radiant Holiday Experience” which will kick off on 6 November.
From the Makati Central Business District and Circuit Makati, this year’s festivities are going to be “bigger and brighter Christmas holiday celebrations” beginning November and will last the whole month of December, Chrissy Roa, head of Marketing at Ayala Land Corporate, mentioned.
“It is Christmas Eve, and it’s a really special time for Filipinos and for all of us... This is a place where we say, change makers can trust,” Hans Lopez Vito, Ayala Land Inc. brand experience and strategy head, said.
Reflecting on his return to Makati after 16 years abroad, Vito also noted, “This amazing city... remains relevant after decades of being the country’s central business district.”
Misha Quimpo, Ayala Land Project Development manager; Chrissy Roa, Ayala Land Estates and Corporate Brand Marketing head; Sharon Vital, Ayala Land Marketing manager for Makati and Hans Lopez Vito, Ayala Land Inc. Brand Experience and Strategy head.
Discussing the importance of the season, he explained, “When it comes to Christmas, what are the most precious memories that people have? Is it the gifts that they give, or is it perhaps the moments that they share with loved ones that they will remember later on years from now? Gifts are important, but it’s really the moments that you spend together with loved ones.”
He concluded, “We want to provide for the people who call Makati their home... Whether they’re here to work, or to live, or to play, we want to be that place.”
Festival of Lights 2024
Makati is set to sparkle brighter than ever. With the city’s grand Christmas lighting display expanding from the Makati Central Business District (MCBD) to Circuit Makati, there’s no shortage of holiday spirit.
The festivities will commence with the lighting ceremony on Ayala Avenue, where traditional Filipino elements get a fresh twist — trees shine with Kapampangan parol-inspired designs, complemented by classic stars and capiz lights. Stretching 1.9 kilometers, Ayala Avenue’s display celebrates Filipino heritage through vibrant artistry.
Ayala Triangle Gardens will be transformed into a multi-sensory corridor with neon mirrors, celestial starbursts, and installations that engage sight, scent, and sound, creating a magical, immersive experience. Jaime Velasquez (Salcedo) Park, Legaspi Park, and South Avenue also join the festive display, leading all the way to the illuminated wonderland of Circuit Makati.
