Fruits on parade this May 7 at Dole My Superfruit Day in SM MOA

 
Sounds like a fun event and festival to attend, cover and participate. I want to see colorful fruits, costume and smileys on parade. I invite everyone to come and join with us as we celebrate the 1st My Super Fruit Day festival here in Manila. And I want to see Higantes, Maskara, Panagbenga, Sinulog, and Pahiyas festivals happening in Manila.  (More news below)

- press release -

Grand Cash Prizes Await on Dole’s My Superfruit Day

There’s no question that fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. As the importance of having a balanced and healthy diet and exercise is becoming more and more evident, Dole celebrates My Superfruit Day, a celebration of wellness, freshness, and fun! It’s time to eat healthy and live healthy!

Happening on May 7 at the Mall of Asia, Dole’s My Superfruit Day is all about eating and living healthy, along with sharing the goodness of fruits and vegetables with your friends, family, and to the less fortunate. The attention to fruits and vegetables stands for diversity of all people around the world- for all cultures, religions, nations, and ways of life.

Join us as we celebrate the magic of fruits and vegetables, a scrumptious, colorful, and refreshing merrymaking of wellness. Enjoy a spectacular display of magnificence and splendor with a grand parade of fruits and vegetables, celebrating the magic of fruitful sharing.

Celebrate our roots and culture with a parade of different Philippine festivals including Higantes, Maskara, Panagbenga, Sinulog, and Pahiyas! Join this spectacular parade of revelry with friends and get a chance to win cash! That’s right; the group with the most number of participants gets a whopping P25, 000!

Join in on the fun of healthy living and enjoy free services and products and get a chance at winning premium items from partner booths, and a chance to win cash prizes! The person wearing the best fruit costume gets P15,000, and the cutest kid in a fruit costume gets P15,000! That’s not all, the photo of the best fruit costume gets one month supply of Dole products!

This day of healthy fun and living will be hosted by Jon Avila and Tuesday Vargas, with a very special performance by Sitti.

Dole’s My Superfruit Day is on May 7 at the Mall of Asia. Mark the date! It’s going to be a fun fiesta of fruits! The time to eat healthy and live healthy is now! It’s time to celebrate life!

The brightest show on Earth shines for the 2nd time

I got caught in a massive traffic jam last night and missed the Portugal pyro musical, but I saw some of their works while I was stuck on the middle of the highway. I arrived in SM MOA a minute before the U.K. pyro musical show.

more photos below
"Baby you're a fireworkCome on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own" - Katy Perry

I felt a weird goosebumps when the U.K. releases a lot of fire burst on the sky and sync it with Katy Perry's song "Fireworks", that's a perfect music for the pyro musical, U.K. used a lot of songs and music and less symphonic music. It really works and the crowd loved it.

I noticed that the U.K. love fire burst, but I'm still looking for more sync and firework dance on the sky, but everyone on the crowd likes the U.K. show.















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SM Mall of Asia and Platinum Fireworks Incorporated Presents
The Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

Ten of the world’s best pyrotechnic artists hit the shores of the Manila Bay with the biggest and brightest event of the year. On February 12, 2011, SM Mall of Asia and Platinum Fireworks Incorporated kick-start the Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC). This prestigious event will be held every Saturday night at 7PM and 8PM from February 12 to March 12 along the Seaside Boulevard of SM Mall of Asia. Each Saturday, two countries light up the skies with explosive lights and colors, synched with electrifying music.

The PIPC made its debut last February 14, 2010 with United Kingdom (Jubilee Fireworks) winning the coveted Ramon Orlina glass sculpture trophy and placing Australia (Fireworx) and Japan (Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks, Co.) in the second and third spots, respectively. This 2011, the three countries return to compete again for the gold against the pyrotechnic artistry of South Korea, Spain, Portugal, China, France and Australia. The Philippines (Platinum Fireworks Inc.) also participates in this unforgettable event as the closing exhibition. The Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition schedule is as follows:

February 12, 2011
7 PM Woori Fireworks, Inc. (South Korea)
8 PM Pirotecnia Igual (Spain)

February 19, 2011
7 PM Macedo’s Pirotecnia, LDA (Portugal)
8 PM Jubilee Fireworks (United Kingdom)

February 26, 2011
7 PM Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks, Co. (China)
8 PM Lacroix-Ruggieri (France)

March 5, 2011
7 PM Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks, Co. (Japan)
8 PM Apogee Fireworks (Canada)

March 12, 2011
7 PM Fireworx (Australia)
8 PM Platinum Fireworks (Philippines)

The stretch of the Manila Bay gives thousands of spectators an unparalleled and unobstructed view of the fireworks performance. This spectacular feat is staged on the Manila Bay waters providing a safe distance for the crowd. The view from the Veranda is the perfect background to the finest restaurants and bistros where family and friends can dine and enjoy the breath-taking feats. This thrilling affair should not be missed! You won’t find a more exciting display of firework expertise anywhere else. SM Mall of Asia is undeniably the ideal venue with its sprawling world-class complex and exceptional amenities. Discover how no experience can compare and why no other mall comes close!

This grand annual event couldn’t have been made possible without its co-presenters, Close-Up and Tanduay; the official residence sponsored by Microtel Inns and Suites; and sponsors Chevrolet, and Channel V, Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, Energy FM 91.5 and Home Radio 97.9 as the event’s media partners. For more information, visit www.pyrophilippines.com. And for block reservations, please call Joel Sta. Ana (09178564130) and Jane Sta. Ana (09178114001)

Seshami Street Boys - Japanese Street Performance @ Shangri-La Plaza Mall

Get ready for another exciting showcase of Japanese culture and arts as the Japan Foundation, Manila and Shangri-La Plaza Mall present the Seshami Street Boys in a one-night concert on February 26 (Saturday), 7:30 pm at the Atrium, Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City.

The Seshami Street Boys was formed during their college days at the Tsukuba University. The group composed of Pierre Ono and Torami Yasuto is known for their straightforward and comedic style. Using the shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), the Seshami Street Boys have appeared in various events including street performance festivals such as the Daidougei World Cup and have become a staple of the Tokyo street scene. Repealing the ordinary, challenging its predecessors, and topping off records – the Seshami Street Boys is a must-see professional act can set the festive mood in any event.

The concert is part of the Nihongo Fiesta 2011 which also includes the 38th Nihongo Speech Contest, the 3rd Nihongo Quiz Bee - High School Students and the Paper Plane Workshop of Yoshinori Nishihara.

All Nihongo Fiesta 2011 events are open to the public. For inquiries, contact JFM at (02) 811-6155 or email@jfmo.org.ph. The event is made possible with the support of the Embassy of Japan, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, Inc. (JCCIPI), The Japanese Association Manila (JAMI), Japan Overseas Enterprises Association (JOEA), Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers (AFINITE) and Delta Air Lines.

Philippine International Jazz Festival feats. Israeli Jazz Artists @ Ayala Museum

Ayala Museum is located at Makati Avenue corner De la Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City

Contact AYALA MUSEUM at telephone 757.7117 to 21 or visit www.ayalamuseum.org

source: Ayala Museum Newsletter

coverage: SPAIN @ 2nd Philippine International Pyro Musical Competition 2011

SPAIN performed the 2nd pyro musical attraction after an hour and after Korea. The intro of their pyro musical performance started with a blast, Their performance is my favorite that night and I love the way they sync the fireworks with their music, they performed it really well. Everyone was amazed when the fireworks blasts in the sky in sync with the "2001: A Space Odyssey" movie music theme and then on some segment, I heard a theme song from a Final Fantasy game, I'm not sure, but I know the music used is from a video game.

On the end part of Spain's pyro musical act, they blast everything on the sky with bigger flares and flowery effects, everyone scream and I even shouted and clapped with lots of amazement. I captured all their performance and noticed that both of the participants got a 19 minutes fireworks display performance. Spain won the crowd and for me they got the winning card for day 1.

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next show will be on February 19, for details visit http://www.pyrophilippines.com/























http://www.pyrophilippines.com/

SM Mall of Asia and Platinum Fireworks Incorporated Presents
The Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

Ten of the world’s best pyrotechnic artists hit the shores of the Manila Bay with the biggest and brightest event of the year. On February 12, 2011, SM Mall of Asia and Platinum Fireworks Incorporated kick-start the Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC). This prestigious event will be held every Saturday night at 7PM and 8PM from February 12 to March 12 along the Seaside Boulevard of SM Mall of Asia. Each Saturday, two countries light up the skies with explosive lights and colors, synched with electrifying music.

The PIPC made its debut last February 14, 2010 with United Kingdom (Jubilee Fireworks) winning the coveted Ramon Orlina glass sculpture trophy and placing Australia (Fireworx) and Japan (Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks, Co.) in the second and third spots, respectively. This 2011, the three countries return to compete again for the gold against the pyrotechnic artistry of South Korea, Spain, Portugal, China, France and Australia. The Philippines (Platinum Fireworks Inc.) also participates in this unforgettable event as the closing exhibition. The Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition schedule is as follows:

February 12, 2011
7 PM Woori Fireworks, Inc. (South Korea)
8 PM Pirotecnia Igual (Spain)

February 19, 2011
7 PM Macedo’s Pirotecnia, LDA (Portugal)
8 PM Jubilee Fireworks (United Kingdom)

February 26, 2011
7 PM Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks, Co. (China)
8 PM Lacroix-Ruggieri (France)

March 5, 2011
7 PM Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks, Co. (Japan)
8 PM Apogee Fireworks (Canada)

March 12, 2011
7 PM Fireworx (Australia)
8 PM Platinum Fireworks (Philippines)

The stretch of the Manila Bay gives thousands of spectators an unparalleled and unobstructed view of the fireworks performance. This spectacular feat is staged on the Manila Bay waters providing a safe distance for the crowd. The view from the Veranda is the perfect background to the finest restaurants and bistros where family and friends can dine and enjoy the breath-taking feats. This thrilling affair should not be missed! You won’t find a more exciting display of firework expertise anywhere else. SM Mall of Asia is undeniably the ideal venue with its sprawling world-class complex and exceptional amenities. Discover how no experience can compare and why no other mall comes close!

This grand annual event couldn’t have been made possible without its co-presenters, Close-Up and Tanduay; the official residence sponsored by Microtel Inns and Suites; and sponsors Chevrolet, and Channel V, Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, Energy FM 91.5 and Home Radio 97.9 as the event’s media partners. For more information, visit www.pyrophilippines.com. And for block reservations, please call Joel Sta. Ana (09178564130) and Jane Sta. Ana (09178114001)

coverage: KOREA @ 2nd Philippine International Pyro Musical Competition 2011

Korea started the pyro display with the theme song of "The Terminator" movie and later on various symphonic and oriental style music. Some of the fireworks went on sync with the music, I also like the rocket ship fireworks that flew up slowly in the sky one by one. Korea is the first player in the pyro musical competition.

more photos below

next show will be on February 19, for details visit http://www.pyrophilippines.com/
























http://www.pyrophilippines.com/

SM Mall of Asia and Platinum Fireworks Incorporated Presents
The Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

Ten of the world’s best pyrotechnic artists hit the shores of the Manila Bay with the biggest and brightest event of the year. On February 12, 2011, SM Mall of Asia and Platinum Fireworks Incorporated kick-start the Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC). This prestigious event will be held every Saturday night at 7PM and 8PM from February 12 to March 12 along the Seaside Boulevard of SM Mall of Asia. Each Saturday, two countries light up the skies with explosive lights and colors, synched with electrifying music.

The PIPC made its debut last February 14, 2010 with United Kingdom (Jubilee Fireworks) winning the coveted Ramon Orlina glass sculpture trophy and placing Australia (Fireworx) and Japan (Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks, Co.) in the second and third spots, respectively. This 2011, the three countries return to compete again for the gold against the pyrotechnic artistry of South Korea, Spain, Portugal, China, France and Australia. The Philippines (Platinum Fireworks Inc.) also participates in this unforgettable event as the closing exhibition. The Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition schedule is as follows:

February 12, 2011
7 PM Woori Fireworks, Inc. (South Korea)
8 PM Pirotecnia Igual (Spain)

February 19, 2011
7 PM Macedo’s Pirotecnia, LDA (Portugal)
8 PM Jubilee Fireworks (United Kingdom)

February 26, 2011
7 PM Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks, Co. (China)
8 PM Lacroix-Ruggieri (France)

March 5, 2011
7 PM Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks, Co. (Japan)
8 PM Apogee Fireworks (Canada)

March 12, 2011
7 PM Fireworx (Australia)
8 PM Platinum Fireworks (Philippines)

The stretch of the Manila Bay gives thousands of spectators an unparalleled and unobstructed view of the fireworks performance. This spectacular feat is staged on the Manila Bay waters providing a safe distance for the crowd. The view from the Veranda is the perfect background to the finest restaurants and bistros where family and friends can dine and enjoy the breath-taking feats. This thrilling affair should not be missed! You won’t find a more exciting display of firework expertise anywhere else. SM Mall of Asia is undeniably the ideal venue with its sprawling world-class complex and exceptional amenities. Discover how no experience can compare and why no other mall comes close!

This grand annual event couldn’t have been made possible without its co-presenters, Close-Up and Tanduay; the official residence sponsored by Microtel Inns and Suites; and sponsors Chevrolet, and Channel V, Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, Energy FM 91.5 and Home Radio 97.9 as the event’s media partners. For more information, visit www.pyrophilippines.com. And for block reservations, please call Joel Sta. Ana (09178564130) and Jane Sta. Ana (09178114001)