If there's one place that truly describes the resilience of Filipinos, it's Marikina City. It's no joke to have endured Ondoy and still you find the Marikeños so full of joy and hope.
SM City Marikina feels like a safe haven and a source of joy for Marikeños. Always ready to give shelter when the Marikina river started to rise during typhoons. This year, capture the timeless traditions of the Yuletide season with a JOYFUL CHRISTMAS at SM City Marikina.
The immersive display features a 30-feet tall Christmas tree situated atop of a lighted gazebo with red and gold hues. Larger-than-life Christmas elements of wreath adorned with sparkling ornaments, glittered reindeers and photo corners filled with incredible lighting welcome shoppers at the mall Atrium.
Shoppers cheered as Santa Claus made his grand entrance riding the colorful lighted train. His elves and reindeers sang jolly Christmas songs.
The joyous lighting ceremony was led by local government officials — Marikina City Vice Mayor Marion Andres, Councilor Carl Africa, Councilor Jojo Banzon, Councilor Sam Ferriol, Councilor Rommel Acuña, Councilor Cloyd Casimiro, Councilor Kate de Guzman. They are joined by SM City Marikina Mall Manager Francis Brian Cruz and SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Chris Martin Coquia.
SM City Marikina also launched the Bears of Joy. It is an annual charity program of SM Cares, SM Supermalls and Toy Kingdom encouraging shoppers to share the holiday seasons’ joy with the children in need. For only 250Php, the shopper will get to purchase two Bears of Joy. One of two bears will be donated to a selected charity, while the donor can take the other one home. The Bears of Joy is available for purchase until December 25.
With the recent typhoon Paeng, SM City Marikina’s Joyous Christmas wishes to light up hope and encourage everyone to share their blessings. Shoppers can visit SM City Marikina’s Joyful Christmas from November 4, 2022 up to January 2, 2022.
For more updates on the Holiday activities, follow the SM City Marikina official Facebook page.