Inspired by the beautiful native hand woven fabrics from Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao, Makati City welcomed the Yuletide season with a traditional
street lighting ceremony – an annual tradition that transforms the premier
business district into a Filipino Christmas haven.
Paying tribute to the cultural heritage of the Philippines, Christmas
symbols with intricate Filipino patterns from various regions -- Inabel and Burdado from Luzon, Banig Tikog from Visayas, T’Boli, Ukil and Yakan weaves from Mindanao -- will illuminate the streets of the
central business district, creating a festive and harmonious atmosphere.
These patterns are applied to gigantic representations of Christmas
symbols, transforming the streets of the city into truly Filipino Christmas
landmarks. As the lights come alive, Makati’s wonderful streetlight decors will
once again wrap everyone in the magical spirit of the season.
The whole stretch of Ayala Avenue, Paseo de Roxas, and Makati Avenue
will be adorned with colorful lights that bring to life the spirit of
Christmas. This is the largest display of Christmas lights in the city and a
well-loved Makati tradition that has brought the community together. This
year’s bright and energy efficient lights are courtesy of Firefly Lighting
Corporation.
Makati’s Christmas street lights continue to brighten up Christmas
celebrations every year for everyone—from the thousands who work in the city to
those who call the city home, as well as those who visit its various business,
lifestyle, entertainment and cultural destinations.
“Christmas is the highlight of the year for Filipinos, and we always
want to make it special for everyone. By mounting an exquisite Christmas
display, and through the Festival of Lights, we provide venues for people to
enjoy the spirit of the season,” said Shiella Aguilar, Ayala Land Project
Development Head for Makati
Indeed, no other city celebrates Christmas the way Makati does.
For more
information about the city that makes it happen, visit www.makeitmakati.com and follow MakeItMakati on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
