00:00Way back Wednesday, the Makati's were in the light of Ayala Avenue
00:05because of the beautiful and colorful Christmas decorations.
00:08Mark Salazar was there live.
00:19Emil, Kapuso's, Makati's are now ready for their Christmas parade that was planned for tonight.
00:25Are you guys ready for Christmas mode?
00:31This tradition is from the 1990's in Makati
00:36where the 1.9 kilometers of Ayala Avenue is decorated with Christmas decorations and lights.
00:44Tonight, Ayala Avenue was re-lit as the start of the Christmas season
00:50not just for Makati, but for everyone who experienced Christmas here.
00:555, 4, 3, 2, 1, pull the ribbon!
01:03Shout out to the 90's kids there who have nostalgic Christmas memories in Ayala.
01:09Juvie is one of the 90's kids, but she grew up in the late 80's
01:13and that's where she made the happiest Christmas memories.
01:17Juvie's Christmas in Ayala Avenue is tied to work and career, far from her family.
01:23Of course, you're busy with work.
01:25You're busy with your goals.
01:27Of course, you want to reach your goals by the end of the year.
01:30When you're a kid, you appreciate small things more.
01:36Maybe when you're an adult, you're just different.
01:39When Ayala Avenue lights up,
01:42a part of Juvie's childhood Christmas memory comes to life.
01:46But at the same time, she has to spend money because it's Christmas.
01:51Because you're just going to your grandmother's.
01:53There's a giver, so you don't think,
01:55Oh, I need to give something like that.
01:59Yes, because you're the one with the income.
02:03The hype of these lights is different from the gen Z who grew up in the city.
02:09We're excited because every year here in Ayala,
02:12they have lights, they have lights that they really look forward to every year.
02:18Different generations, different situations and experiences,
02:23but the meaning of Christmas is the same for everyone.
02:27Let's sing Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday.
02:33This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus.
02:39In the coming days,
02:41we will visit the city and other Christmas markets and street markets
02:46in Ayala Triangle Gardens and Circuit Makati.
02:49This year is extra special.
02:51I know I say that every year, but really this year is extra special.
02:55For over a decade, we enjoyed the Festival of Lights,
02:59our annual feast for the eyes.
03:01But this year, we have prepared a truly immersive holiday experience.
03:12It's true that Christmas will pass, but if you have a choice,
03:16choose to spend Christmas happily.
03:19From here in Ayala Avenue in Makati, for GMA Integrated News,
03:24Mark Salazar for 24 Hours.
03:27Thank you very much, Mark Salazar.
03:41For GMA Integrated News, I'm Mark Salazar.
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