In tradition of my holiday season events check list and after the success of the Halloween party check list, I'm now listing the top interesting bazaars, festival and events for the Christmas Season for 2008 here in Manila, Philippines. If you like to add or recommend an event or bazaar, just post a comment here or email me at azrael at gmail dot com.
I love to shop and buy stuff during the Christmas holiday and season, and because of the bazaars and tiangges popping up like mushrooms every December, its hard to avoid it because the prices are in a good deal and the rare items are mostly available in the bazaars. On my next post will be the top interesting items that is perfect for gifts and for your Christmas hauls.
Okay here are the bazaars, events and festival this December 2008. ( read more below)
THE 8TH WORLD BAZAAR FESTIVAL
December 5 –16, 2008
World Trade Center Metro Manila
http://www.worldbex.com/
We are visiting this bazaar every year, and I think we visit it 2-3 times in a week, just to grab the good items and also catching up the closing sale of all stalls. Best to visit this is at around weekday and in the opening and closing date of the bazaar. Great items to choose with wide selection of never before seen items, I always check out some cool t-shirts and also some toys.
Also great to see some celebrities selling some of their items at the stall.
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8th Noel Discovery Bazaar and Christmas Shopping Expo
December 19 - 21, 2008
World Trade Center Metro Manila
info here
Another bazaar festival event that we don't miss, I remember that we bought and almost completed the Care Bears stuff toy and bought it in one of the stalls that we saw every year. This is one of the bazaars that is crowded same as the bazaar listed above. Best visit is still on the weekdays if you don't like too much people in the area, but be there early because the car parking is a pain and bring lots of plastic bags or call your driver to pick up the items from you, so that you won't carry too much of your shopping hauls.
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Rockwell's Urban Bazaar Holiday Series
December 12-14, 2008
Rockwell Powerplant tent
info here
I haven't attended this bazaar, but this event is best if you want to shop something Pop and Fashion. Been receiving their event alerts via SMS, and maybe its time for me to check it out and do a review here on December 12th. I'm not sure if the entrance fee is P100, because the last Urban Bazaar or a similar bazaar I went in Rockwell tent, they charged me P100 just for the entrance fee.
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Manila Toys and Gift Show 2008
December 16-21, 2008
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall
Here's another bazaar in the mall, and a best place were you can buy cool and rare gifts for Christmas, the selection of items range from shirts, house wares, toys, playthings, stuff for dads, food and many more. The event is filled with activities and also programs to spice up your shopping gimiks. Free entrance fee for everyone, and its a charity event for Bantay Bata 163.
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3rd Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair 2008
December 19-21, 2008
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall
This is our own bazaar and festival for all of you toy and collectible fanatics, an event thing we partnered with Megatrade Hall and SM Megamall. For the 3rd year of our toy fair also dubbed as the Christmas Toy Convention or Toy Con, we got lots of exhibitors selling top and licensed merchandise from the pop culture of comics, toys, movies, tv and even art crafts made by Filipino's including tshirts, statues and customized action figures. The best bazaar for toys and we have it everything here. If you have any inquiries, feel free to contact me here.
Best day to visit is - day 1 up to day 3, every day is a different deal and release of jackpot items
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Y U L E T I D E S O U K
T H E B I G R E D B A Z A A R
December 20-21, 2008
Rockwell Tent
info here
I haven't been here too, but I'll try to check it out on the next date. Entrepreneurs and Designers will be there for the event selling their own product line.
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Wonderland Christmas Bazaar at the Tent '08
December 22-23, 2008
Rockwell tent
info here
Just saw this event listed in Sulit.com.ph, and after googling some interesting bazaars, this will be my last for the list, but I know there are other interesting events for December that I will repost it here.
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Holiday Laser Show
December 5,6,7,19,20 and 21, 2008
6pm-9pm
Central Plaza, Market Market, Taguig City
Check out the amazing laser light show that will transform the whole central park into an intergalactic universe, dancing lights and laser lights will wow the crowd at night.
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Christmas Character Costume Parade at EK
December 24, 2008
Enchanted Kingdom
Christmas comes but once a year. Don a costume and spread more cheer! On December 24, Wednesday, come in a Christmas character costume and get a FREE Regular Day Pass to Enchanted Kingdom! Plus get a chance to win exciting prizes for Best Christmas Costume.
Other attractions:
• Christmas character parade at 4pm
• A Journey of Love and Hope: The Christmas Story
• A Magical Day with Santa
• Choral performances at the White Christmas Village at Brooklyn Place
and the grand Fireworks display at 6:00pm!
Christmas characters may include but not limited to:
Baby Jesus • Mary • Joseph • Angel Gabriel • the Shepherds • Three Wise Men • Star of Bethlehem • King Herod • the Innocents • Father Christmas • Santa Claus • Mrs. Claus • Santa Claus' elves • Santa Claus' reindeer • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Santa's workshop • Christmas tree • Yule log • Stockings • The Grinch, etc
A special registration table will be set up at the front gate near the Group Sales Office in Sta Rosa, Laguna, for those who want to qualify for the FREE entrance.
for inquiries contact : burgosrp2003@yahoo.com / 09285082004
or RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=38101577853
http://www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph/
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Eastwood Mall presents Lani Misalucha Live in Manila
A special exclusive and intimate afternoon with Asia's Nightingale
December 20, 2008 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City
Catch Asia's Nightingale in a rare and exclusive intimate performance at the new Eastwood Mall.
for inquiries contact 687677074 / eastwoodcity@megaworld-commercial.com
RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=571983604&ref=nf#/event.php?eid=43280617553&ref=nf
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Eastwood City New Year's Countdown
December 31, 2008
Eastwood Central Plaza
Eastwood City New Year's Countdown Fireworks Display
All Saturdays and Sundays of December 2008
8:00PM
Eastwood City's December Calendar of Events
December 2008
Eastwood City
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Check out the musical activities for the month of December here in Eastwood City.
for inquiries contact 687677074 / eastwoodcity@megaworld-commercial.com
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Thanks to my fellow bloggers Byahilo.com and Fitzvillafuerte.com for the listing of guides of other bazaars, check out their links above for a complete list of other bazaars and festival.
