Our streets, malls and parks are full of energy. The festive spirit has never been more alive,” said Bonifacio Global City Estate’s executive director June Galvez at the recent unveiling of the its giant Christmas tree.
At the district’s 7th Avenue on Wednesday, 8 November, the tree-lighting marked a fresh chapter for Taguig’s business and lifestyle district.
BGC-goers, also called BGCitizens, can expect a brighter and unforgettable Christmas celebration, as Galvez noted that 2023 has been a fresh start and a time of moving upward for BGC, following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Galvez shared that he was feeling nostalgic and proud that the city has not only remained untouched by the storms of the past seasons but more remarkably, “it has emerged better, brighter and more vibrant than ever.”
He said, “It is a continuation of our story as the leading central business district. As we unveil this Christmas village, I can’t help but be reminded of this humbling lesson:’ It takes a village to become a thriving BGC because beyond the fancy infrastructure and the glowing light, the spirit of community that truly matters.”
He added that “it takes partners and like-minded BGC locators from small business to multinational investors — the country’s movers — to continue to create the future with us.”
Galvez acknowledged the BGCitizen’s strong love for the city. He also expressed gratitude to those people behind the maintenance that keeps the district safer and open running.
After BGC’s official launching of the start of holiday festivities, people can now expect a weekly fireworks display dubbed Sparks in the Sky; Santa Meet and Greet; and daily Simbang Gabi services at Bonifacio South Street from 15 to 24 December.
The BGC’s High Street Express Train will likewise start roaming at the square.
“Get into the Christmas spirit every time you set foot in the area with a total of seven larger-than-life holiday installations all over BGC, which starts from the roads of Bonifacio High Street to the buildings lining up Bonifacio High Street South and Bonifacio South Street,” BGC invites.
Visit the city’s public parks adorned with giant bows.
Meanwhile, cat lovers would surely love how BGC freely houses and welcomes our cute and adorable feline friends.
The city also boasts of its newly launched integrated 3D-LED (light-emitting diode) billboards, a massive 400-square meter screen installed along 5th Avenue, which showcases the country’s accessibility to cutting-edge creativity and technology.
Marc Buencamino, Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation’s director for Leasing, Operations and Marketing, reiterated BGC’s commitment to making sure that BGCitizens will not miss out on the biggest celebration this year.
“From unveiling our Christmas tree with the brightest of lights, Sparks in the Sky that brings a vibrant display of fireworks to life, down to the launch of Southeast Asia’s first-ever integrated 3D billboard in partnership with United Neon, we hope that all are able to partake in the holiday season with us, as we remain committed to providing a Christmas that families won’t forget,” Buencamino stressed.
‘Unboxing the Holidays’
All BGCitizens are welcome to avail of the bigger, brighter and more unforgettable Christmas celebration at the Bonifacio Global City until January 2024.
Other slated events include Passionfest 2023 GLOCAL: Color & Culture Festival from 25 to 26 November; Pet Huddle 2nd Year Anniversary 5th Avenue on 2 to 3 December; and “The Soundtrack of Our Lives” featuring The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra 5th Avenue on 9 December.
BGC, in partnership with the Taguig City local government, will also hold a New Year Countdown at 5th Avenue.