It’s that time of the year where the nights are cool and comfy, at least for people used to 30+ degrees weather.  It’s also the busiest time here in Metro Manila because of all the balikbayans and visitors that usually come here at this time of the year.  Hence, the traffic everyday is a nightmare!  I would not recommend traveling between 5 to 8 pm everyday and not to mention the early morning rush hour.  Do yourself a favor and keep yourself at home during these times.  The weekends are also shopping days for everyone.  The malls close really late, I mean as late as 10pm for most and at times up to midnight for some.

I went to the Greenhills Night Market one weekend and watched their famous Christmas On Display. But anyway, it is a remake of the Christmas display found in good old COD Department store back when I was a kid. I remember it vaguely though. Well, if you have not been there yet. I totally recommend seeing this 15++ minute presentation of the birth of Christ. (I am posting this video as soon as I find that card reader or camera cable. I hope you do come back at a later time to see this).

It was really well done I would say! However, be prepared to stand for that amount of time as seats are really few.

With regards to shopping, don’t expect a lot. There were fewer booths than expected but hey, across the street you could always continue your shopping escapade! The prices are pretty good though. They have like shirts for 100 pesos and toys for around 50 pesos. There’s also enough food booths for snacking and even a full dinner. That is, if you can find a good seat.

Later on I found out that this is only one of the many Night Markets all around the city.  There’s one also in Fort Bonifacio, another one called The Great Holiday Bazaar held on DEC 5-6 ,2009  (Saturday to Sunday) at the Rockwell Tent , Makati City, the Cubao Expo at Araneta Center Cubao Expo (formerly The Marikina Shoe Expo), Araneta Center, Cubao (it’s behind the old Rustan’s [which now houses the Automatic Supercenter as well as ACS Call Center], which is behind Shopwise, which is in front of the entrance of the Araneta Coliseum).  I am sure there will be at least one Night Market within a 10 kilometer range from where you live.

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