The Much Awaited Makati Street Lights 2018

Christmas celebration in the Philippines is the longest in the whole world, because for Filipinos it's the most wonderful time of the year—festivities and traditions like the much-awaited Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo feature the importance of the church and the community— the moment when people gather in friendship, celebration and worship. Church altars are covered in glittering lights to announce the birth of Christ.

L - R: Ms. Cathy Bengzon, Head of Marketing; Mr. Manny Blas, Head of Makati Estate; Mrs. Beatriz Zobel de Ayala; Mr. Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Chairman Emeritus of Ayala Corporation; Mr. Bobby Dy, President and CEO of Ayala Land; Ismael Cruz, Board of Governor of Makati Commercial Estate Association.

L - R: Mr. Manny Blas, Head of Makati Estate; Robert Lao, Senior Vice President of Ayala Land; Nene Lichaoco, Barangay Captain; Mr. Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Chairman Emeritus of Ayala Corporation; Honorable Abby Binay, Mayor of MAkati City; Mrs. Beatriz Zobel de Ayala; Mr. Bobby Dy, President and CEO of Ayala Land; Mr. Ismael Cruz, Board of Governor of Makati Commercial Estate Association

Ayala Land Inc. is celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and in commemoration of the occasion, their leaders and local government officials of Makati made remarkable traditions shine in the city with beautiful light installations inspirited by some iconic church altars across the country:

• The San Sebastian Altar from Manila
• The Santuario de San Antonio`from Makati
• The San Miguel Archangel Parish Altar from Argao, Cebu
• The Molo Church Altar from Iloilo
• Immaculate Concepcion Church of Jasaan, Northern Mindanao

Crafted by the masterful hands of Zenas Pineda, seasoned interior designer specializing in visual merchandising and who has been designing the street lights of Ayala Land for 7 years now, the light installations are sure to capture the historic and cultural richness of the alters of selected Philippine churches across the archipelago. Capiz installations are likewise wrapped around the trees that light the main street to complement the altars. To lend more color and whimsical elements to overall design, totem poles symbolizing the 12 days of Christmas will be installed between the altars.

"Christmas is always special for Filipinos because it's about bonding with family and loved ones. We realize that for many Filipinos, experiencing Makati's holiday displays have become part of their Christmas celebrations, alongside revered Filipino Christmas traditions such as the simbang gabi, family reunions, and Noche Buena. This is why Ayala Land ensures that our Christmas celebrations in Makati are truly inspiring and memorable. We'd like to bring the community together and give them all the opportunities to create new and wonderful memories,"said Shiella Aguilar, Makati Project Development Head for Ayala Land.

Makati's streests will bring Christmas cheer through its dazzling lights from November 5 to January 8. 

The Makati Christmas Lighting is a toast to Filipino traditions. It will also usher in a spectacular Christmas celebration by Ayala Land, including Reimagine the Magic: Festival of Lights, anticipated novena masses at Ayala Triangle Gardens, holiday bazaars, and a whole range of cultural events that Filipinos are anticipating.