A wonderland of endless pleasures this Christmas at the Shang

MANILA, Philippines -You know it’s almost Christmas when the days are shorter and the nights are longer, when the air gets nippier and the traffic gets even nastier. You know it’s Christmas when your eyes light up at the sight of the holiday décor at the Shangri-La Plaza that gets more and more dazzling with each Christmas. This year, the Shang lifts our sagging spirits and warms our hearts as it transforms the mall into a winter wonderland-themed paradise.

As you step into the Main Wing, your spirit soars and you’re at once mesmerized by the gigantic Christmas tree, that’s all dressed in shimmery ornaments and stretches up to the mall’s second level. You’ll probably never see a Christmas tree as radiant as this, with a drove of white doves encircling it. Standing guard in the “snow” around the Christmas tree are the reindeer and huskies — you’d see a husky wagging its bushy tail, and you’d think it’s alive! 

Keep craning your neck to look up at the tall, cavernous ceiling and be dazzled by the all-lit-up blue lanterns and more white doves fluttering up above.  As doves signify peace and love, the Shang conveys its wishes for peace on earth and goodwill to all men this Christmas.

“We’ve had so many magical themes, it’s now time to have a different feel to the mall,” says Lala Fojas, the Shang’s executive vice president and general manager. “This time, we’ll have a white Christmas replete with tableaus that depict the flora and fauna of the season in total peace and harmony with each other.  The baby polar bear playing with Mama polar bear, a reindeer drinking water from a stream, huskies wagging their tails, and penguins skating are but some of the fascinating elements of Shang’s ‘Winter Wonderland.’” 

Double the holiday magic, Double the enjoyment with the Main Wing and New East Wing

Making the Shang an all the more fantastic Christmas destination this year for the young and young-at-heart alike is a double delight: the mall now soars on not one, but two beautifully-decked Wings that together create the ultimate holiday lifestyle destination to flock to, thanks to the recent introduction of its new East Wing.

“This is the first time that the Shang is celebrating Christmas with both the Main and East Wings,” Lala remarks. “With each Wing’s superior and unique line-up of brands and great finds complementing each other, mall guests can expect twice the pleasure when they visit us this season.”

On top of the Main Wing’s already-extensive line-up of premium brands are the new excellent picks at the recently-launched East Wing, giving mall guests more reasons to discover, experience, and indulge in endless pleasures at the metro’s ultimate lifestyle capital this Christmas.

With all these offerings, you’re bound to find something for everyone on your Christmas list, including yourself. So go ahead and shop, eat, drink, indulge, and be merry at the Shang!

Discover the Wonders of the East Wing

“Head to the East” to unravel the wonders offered by a diverse mix of over 100 new stores, with exciting new lifestyle and dining choices.

The new East Wing boasts all the key features the Shang has always been known for: cutting-edge architecture; clean, bright, and spacious interiors; and a pleasant ambience that houses a superb merchandise mix of pioneering retail and dining concepts.

Think art and home furnishings, beauty and wellness, electronics and accessories, fashion, food and beverage, jewelry and watches, lifestyle and novelties, shoes, handbags and luggage, leisure, and entertainment all under one chic roof.

And of course, what makes the East Wing experience truly pleasurable is the fact that it thoughtfully complements your favorite finds at the Main Wing — right down to the floor you find yourself in! The East Wing boasts six retail levels, four of which are connected to the Main Wing through twin retail bridges. “To make shopping seamless and convenient, we’ve also categorized the East Wing’s merchandise mix into themed zones that complement what you’ll find at the Main Wing,” Lala explains.

A symphony of magnificent music and must-see performances

Of course, it wouldn’t be like Christmas at the Shang without its signature repertoire of holiday performances. This year is no different as the mall has orchestrated a glorious spectacle of musical performances featuring some of the country’s — and the world’s — premier talents.

Some performances and artists to watch out for at the Main Wing’s Grand Atrium are the UP Madrigal Singers on November 30, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra with head conductor Maestro Olivier Ochanine on December 7, the Manila Symphony Orchestra on December 21,  Jay Cayuca’s Justice League Quartet on December 23, and The Executives on January 5. 

Meanwhile, happening at the East Wing’s East Atrium are more delightful Christmas presentations by equally talented groups. For instance, there’s the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir on December 8, the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Gerard Salonga on December 14, the Ateneo Chamber Singers on December 22, and  The Kilyawan Consortium of Voices on December 28.

Shop and win a Mercedes Benz

Finally, another good tiding this Christmas at the Shang is that shoppers can join the Winter Wonderland Ride raffle promo. Every P2,500 in a single-receipt purchase entitles you to a raffle stub for a chance to win a 2014 Mercedes-Benz New Generation GLK 220 CDI AMG Sport. Double your chances of winning by using your MasterCard. The promo runs until February 20, and the grand raffle draw is on February 22.

With exciting retail discoveries, spectacular holiday décor, and a fabulous line-up of special performances, a truly indulgent wonderland of pleasurable Yuletide experiences awaits all at the Shang this season. And as Shangri-La Plaza continues to keep making our holiday celebrations unforgettable year after year, it’s safe to say that we can only expect the merriest of tidings from the Shang this holiday season and for many more Christmases to come.

Surely, a Christmas wonderland awaits mall guests at the bigger, better, and stronger Shangri-La Plaza during this most wonderful time of the year.