
This Christmas season, the whole Metro Manila will light up again. Even it's not yet December, there are Christmas light and "parol" or lantern in the streets everywhere you put your eyes on. This is how Filipinos celebrate Christmas.
But there is more in Pasig during this season. Here, I list the 6 reasons why you must spend and experience Christmas in the city.
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The light show lasts every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm every night. There are also events that are held at the park starting December that make it more extravagant.
Here's a video clip of the show:
1. Dancing Lights Show at Plaza Rizal (Brgy. San Jose)
Early or mid-November, the city government of Pasig starts to set up the glamorous lights and sound all over the oldest park in the city - Plaza Rizal. The whole park is surrounded by thousands of Christmas lights dressed and hanging on the trees. They also place a 2 to 3-storey sized giant Christmas tree.![]() |
Christmas Lights Show at Plaza Rizal |
The light show lasts every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm every night. There are also events that are held at the park starting December that make it more extravagant.
Here's a video clip of the show:
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Here's a list of best things to buy for Christmas:
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2. Animated Christmas Show at Pasig City Hall Complex
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Animated Christmas Show at Pasig City Hall Complex |
Watch a clip of the show here:
3. Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel at Tiendesitas Ortigas East
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Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel at Tiendesitas Ortigas East |
OTHER LIGHT SHOWS IN THE PHILIPPINES
4. Puto Bumbong and Bibingka
Of course, we won't forget the food trip in Pasig! Not only in December but the whole year, there are puto bumbong and bibingka vendors in the city. You can find one across Fashion Circle in Kapasigan.
5. Meralco Liwanag Park (Ortigas Center)
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Meralco Liwanag Park |
6. Paskotitap Festival
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Paskotitap 2016 |
Routes normally include Caruncho Avenue (front of city hall), Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. and A. Mabini Rd. in Brgy. Kapasigan and roads in Brgy. San Jose and Brgy. Malinao.
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Giant Float Parade |
WHERE TO STAY IN PASIG
- Privato Hotel Ortigas - Check Rates and Availability
- Ace Hotel and Suites - Check Rates and Availability
- Marco Polo Ortigas Manila - Check Rates and Availability
- Richmonde Hotel Ortigas - Check Rates and Availability
WHERE TO NEXT?
- Rainforest Adventure Experience (RAVE)
- Your Ultimate Food Guide in Pasig
- ArcoVia City (How To Get There, Hours, Everything You Need To Know)
- Pasig Revolving Tower (Location, Rates, Hours - Everything You Need To Know)
- PASIG: Ayala Malls The 30th (Mall Hours and How To Go There)
- TIENDESITAS: What To Do, Where To Eat and How To Go There
- CAPITOL COMMONS: a Provincial Capitol turned into a Business Center in Pasig
IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.
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