36th Traditional Giant X’mas Tree lighting signals start of holidays at Araneta Center

It’s Christmas time, the most wonderful time of the year is ushered at the Araneta Center in Cubao with the lighting of its giant Christmas tree. A tradition at the Center since 1981, the 100-foot-tall Christmas tree of more than 2,000 lights is the 36th installed to brighten and bring holiday cheers to millions of shoppers this Yuletide season.

Comedian Vice Ganda and BPCI chairperson Stella Marquez-Araneta with the Bb. Pilipinas queens led the lighting ceremony now in a new spot located at Times Square Food Park corner Roxas Avenue, near the Araneta Center Bus Station. 

Kapamilya stars delighted the afternoon crowd who were treated to fireworks display at the end of the lighting event ceremony. They included Erik Santos, Jona Soquite, The Voice Teen Philippines grand champion with finalists Glinoga and Mica Becerro, Kaye Cal, Kisses Delavin, The Boyband PH, Alex Gonzaga, Justin James, UDD (UP Dharma Down) and popular child actors Onyok, Raiko and Matteo.

Miss Grand International 2017-2nd runner-up Elizabeth Clenci, Miss Globe 2017-1st runner-up Nelda Ibe and Bb. Pilipinas 2017-2nd runner-up Kristel Guelos assisted Ms. Marquez-Araneta in distributing goodies to Gentle Hands beneficiaries. (Words and Photos by ETON CONCEPCION)

 


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