LOOK: A 3D-whale shark billboard, space tunnel, golden gateway, and dazzling light show take over the holidays in Manila


It's time to go mall-hopping!

SM Supermalls celebrates not just joyful, but also fun, immersive, and experiential holidays. This year, experience the deep oceans with SM Megamall’s first-ever 3D Whale Shark LED billboard, see the Northern lights at the Aurora Trail of SM City North Edsa, sparkle at the light show and holiday fireworks at SM Mall of Asia, enter the golden gateway of SM Aura Premier, and explore the outer space at the Mega Space Odyssey.

North EDSA's Aurora Trail

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The illuminating lights of the Aurora Borealis is at the North this Christmas. Walk and indulge in a family friendly immersive experience at the Aurora trail ascending the giant holiday tree with a magical array of lights, forestry, rein-bears, and holiday polar express.

Mega Space Odyssey and 3D Whale Shark
Travel to majestic galaxies in outer space and take photos and videos with your space explorer friends. Experience the first-ever immersive 3D LED tunnel in Manila on Oct. 21 to Dec. 25 at the ground level Mega Fashion Hall, which is located at the back of the giant Christmas tree. Present a minimum purchase of P500 from any of the mall's tenants to avail this for free.

The Philippines has the second largest population of whale shark in the world at over 1,950 of them. Get to see virtual whale sharks as SM Supermalls introduces the new 3D technology along EDSA by screening a hyper-realistic 3D Whale Shark at SM Megamall’s LED billboard.

Bringing you the first in the Philippines is a high-definition immersive content at the heart of the bustling metropolis. Netizens are awestruck of a larger-than-life whale shark peeking out of a digital billboard spanning over 2,000 square foot. The Mega Whale Shark content was first teased on April 27 and officially started on April 28 in giving customers, tourists, and motorists a short preview every 15 minutes at peak hours from 12 nn to 10 p.m. daily. Watch out for the new 3D content this Christmas.

MOA Sparkle of Light Show and Holiday Fireworks
Feel the Christmas spirit by watching the brightest and merriest indoor Christmas tree music and lights show. Be in awe with over one hundred thousand lights set to music. Catch the show daily, every hour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until end of December at the Central Atrium.

Enjoy the most awaited and better-than-ever fireworks display at the MOA Complex every Fridays and Saturdays from November to December 2022. These magical experiences are best shared with family and friends.

Aura's Golden Gateway and Nights of Dazzling Lights

Tucked behind the giant Christmas tree is a golden gemstone-shaped immersive experience. In partnership with global smartphone brand TECNO Mobile, technology and art meet to transport all who enter this enclosure into scenes of an opulent holiday palace and fantastical golden worlds. Simply present P1,000 in single or collected receipts and enter a whole new world filled with glitz and glamour.

The theatrical room isn’t the only technological experience the mall has. Equally spectacular is a choreographed light and sound display at SM Aura Premier’s Skypark at Level 5. Visitors of the Skypark enter a space with tall tree-like sculptures made of strings of lights. As they go through a forest of lights, a jaw-dropping musical show will entrance and excite them. Visitors can stop and enjoy the choreographed audio and visual performance at 7 p.m. on all Sunday nights of December, including December 25th itself.