SM City Manila has officially launched Christmas last October 29, 2021, Friday, and the theme was carnival —a concept filled with fun, excitement, and amusement.
SM City Manila launched Christmas with Carnival them (Left to right) Sybil Gualberto (Asst. Mall Mngr, SM Manila), Carol Malabag (Chairwoman), Richard Zacarias (Chief of Staff, City of Manila, Business Permits and License, City of Manila), Arch. Ali (Architect, City of Manila), John Brian Tarnate (Regional Operations Manager – Central 2 Malls, Karla de Leon (Asst. Mall Manager, SM Manila)
The event venue showcased elements of ferris wheel, gigantic teddy bear, and an actual mechanical carousel. There are also carts selling stuffed toys, popcorn, candies, and chocolates to spice up the carnival theme, including a crane arcade game, too! There are also dining pods for those who would like to enjoy the food being sold in the area.
The launch started with an introduction by Jaz Estorinos and was followed by the SM Christmas message. It ended with a message of hope by the Local Government Unit representative of the City fo Manila.
Mr. John Brian Tarnate, Regional Operations Manager – Central 2 talks about being hopeful and looking forward to countries recovery with Co-Vid. Mall supporting LGUs as a site for vaccination center.
The Christmas lighting countdown followed after with the LGU and SM management team on stage to lit up the tree. The Stilt Walker Philippines performed a Christmas play with exhibitions of juggling, cube twirling, and stilt walking.
Mr. Richard Zacarias, Chief of Staff, City of Manila, Business Permits and Licenses delivers message efforts on vaccination within Manila, Safety Seal with the mall.
Featuring Stiltwalker Phillippines. Performing a live show for SM Manila Christmas Launch. Santa Clause and Mrs Claus on Stilts. Elves performing as jugglers, Human Statue, Phantomime, Unicyclist. Santa Clause and Mrs Clause showcased stiltwalkingGroup of Stiltwalker Philippines ready for the show
Lighted Ferris Wheel and Lighted Gigantic Teddy Bear
Elves from Stiltwalker Philippines showcasing juggling rings
Human Statue twirling giant cube all around his body
Christmas Carnival set up and Stage for the launchHuman Statue strutting his robotic moves
