Hi-5 at SM Megamall

MANILA, Philippines - Everything was merry and musical as SM Megamall recently welcomed Christmas with Hi-5, the Australian children’s group. The event also launched the mall’s colorful centerpiece, a 55-ft. Christmas Carousel.

Hi-5 members Ainsley Melham, Tanika Anderson, Dayen Zheng, Stevie Nicholson and Mary Lascaris delighted the crowd with their hits, dance moves and colorful outfits. Mallgoers later had a meet and greet with the young singers.

Hi-5 was formed in 1998 and has a TV show aimed at educating children of all ages. The group has won five ARIA awards for Best Children’s Album, and won three Australian Logie Awards (the Australian awards for television performance and production recognition) for Most Outstanding Children’s Preschool Program in 2000, 2001 and 2004.

Mandaluyong City Councilor Charisse Abalos was among the guests in the star- studded launch. Celebrity guests included Cheska Garcia-Kramer with daughter Kendra and son Gavin; Rissa Mananquil with husband Paolo Trillo and daughters Celestia Gabrielle and Audra Alessandra, Yasmien Kurdi with husband Rey Soldevilla Jr. and daughter Ayesha; Maggie Wilson with husband Victor Consunji and son Connor; and Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon.

The Christmas with Hi-5 celebration is one of the many exciting events at SM Megamall.