{"id":1783,"date":"2025-10-27T08:44:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T00:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krakenmae.com\/?p=1783"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:28:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:28:25","slug":"sm-city-marikinas-rockin-holiday-makes-you-the-star-of-the-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krakenmae.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/sm-city-marikinas-rockin-holiday-makes-you-the-star-of-the-show\/","title":{"rendered":"SM City Marikina\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Holiday makes you the star of the show"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Live your best rockstar life as <\/span>SM City Marikina<\/b><\/a> sets up a concert stage, complete with bright lights and holiday trimmings, to spread Christmas cheer among the mallgoers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SM City Marikina celebrated the launch last October 25 with a rocking night filled with song, dance, and all-around festive fun. Read on to find out more about what went down as well as the snap-worthy pieces you can check out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rockin\u2019 Holiday Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf84 Christmas tree with bright lights and ribbons<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc30 Besties of Joy booth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Rock-and-roll concert stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd14 DJ-style booth\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2728 Disco dance floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfb9 Piano tiles<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf88 Inflatable giant Santa Claus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"\ud83c\udf85\ud83c\udffb Meet and greet Santa and the Holisquad<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SM City Marikina Christmas Launch<\/b><\/p>\n

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The event kicked off with a rousing rendition of holiday hits played by amazing violinist <\/span>Micha Torres<\/b><\/a>, who sparkled as she worked the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The set was followed by special dance performances by the Junior High Dance Club of St. Scholastica\u2019s Academy of Marikina and ADHIKA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Opening Remarks\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The program proper was then hosted by the always entertaining <\/span>Janeena Chan<\/b><\/a> as hyped up the crowd for the evening ahead. There were also opening remarks made by SM City Marikina Mall Manager. Francis Brian Cruz, followed by the Mayor of Marikina City, Hon. Marjorie Ann Teodoro.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mr. Cruz shared the reason for the season, \u201cThrough the Christmas festivities at SM, we hope to strengthen the ties that bind us to our loved ones. Like the ribbons wrapped in our holiday decors, it is a symbol of family connection and shared joy. May this season bring us closer as we celebrate love, laughter, and togetherness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mayor Teodoro also shared a few words of her own regarding the holidays, \u201cIt\u2019s always a pleasure and a joy to be back here in SM, where the spirit of Christmas is truly alive. <\/span>Itong kapaskuhan<\/span><\/i>, it\u2019s also a way to bring families together, share laughter, and <\/span>syempre, \u2018yung memories natin tuwing Pasko<\/span><\/i>. Let\u2019s make this Christmas a rocking Christmas!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Marikina City Mayor also added, \u201c<\/span>Every year dito sa<\/span><\/i> SM Marikina, it\u2019s more than just lights and sounds.\u201d A statement which supports the latest initiative of SM Cares, which is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the company, and Toy Kingdom for this year: SM Besties of Joy.<\/span><\/p>\n

SM Besties of Joy\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

These stuffed toys are worth P330 and come in pairs\u2013one to keep for yourself and another that will be donated to one of SM\u2019s beneficiary partners. These adorable bunnies come in multiple colors, each with their own names: Rumi (purple bunny), Nana (red bunny), Tala (yellow bunny), Hannie (white bunny). <\/span><\/p>\n

The special promo will run until December 25 with 72 participating SM Supermalls nationwide!<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital Christmas Village<\/b><\/p>\n

SM also announced a digital Christmas Village with QR codes available around the malls so you can scan and play. There are also prizes up for grabs and this promo runs until December 26!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Santa and the Holisquad<\/b><\/p>\n

To truly usher in major holiday vibes at SM City Marikina, Santa Claus and some holiday-themed mascots made a dynamic entry during the song-and-dance number by <\/span>Madison Events, Inc.<\/b><\/a> Visitors can have a meet and greet with Santa and the Holisquad so stay tuned for the designated dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rockin\u2019 Holiday launch\u2019s grand finale was a special countdown to turn on all the Christmas lights as a burst of confetti rained down on attendees. (My tote bag caught a bunch of it!)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you for the invite, SM City Marikina<\/b><\/a>! The rock-and-roll themed Christmas display is officially open so please visit while you can!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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