This year, the Makati Central Business District officially welcomes the holiday season anew as Ayala Land and local government officials lit up the Christmas decorations at Ayala Avenue. For over six decades now, the beloved tradition continues to spark hope and cheer among Filipinos all over the country. The two-km stretch of Ayala Avenue features palm trees adorned with Capiz and string lights highlighted by a centerpiece that showcases Filipino parols, combining elements of the Kapampangan parol and cathedral stained-glass windows.

"More than ever, I think it is important to continue to look forward and have faith that there will be brighter days ahead. Although the effects of the pandemic in the economy are more evident this year, the bayanihan spirit carries us through," shares Ayala Land Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala. "Christmas is a time for hope, and many consider the lighting of the decorations at Ayala Avenue to be synonymous with the beginning of the Christmas season. It is a familiar and well-loved tradition that has brought joy to Filipinos for decades. More than just ornaments, these lights symbolize brighter days to come."

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