BGC opens ‘Season of Passions’ with two festivals

Let the festivities begin in Bonifacio Global City!

Join the BGC community as it brings you its biggest, grandest celebration – the “Season of Passions” as a way to cap off another great year. It will kick off with its annual city fiesta Passionfest, alongside the BGC Arts Center Festival’s “Champions of Passion” from November 24 to 26; followed by a slew of amazing Christmas surprises from November 29 to December 25, and an exhilarating welcome to 2018 with a New Year’s Countdown on December 31.

Experience the four seasons in BGC’s Passionfest

Recognizing the vibrant global community, Passionfest 2017 is themed “FestivALL in Seasons,” where everyone will get to experience summer, winter, fall, and spring along the whole stretch of Bonifacio High Street.

Gear up and bask in pure, unadulterated fun at the Summer block (starts at 11th Avenue) – explore the street of lost clock, enjoy games and loads of other activities here; As the cold brings in a new spirit, find warmth as you watch soulful performances at the Winter block (9th Avenue); With everything around us changing, celebrate new shapes, new colors, and new life by learning crafts for Holiday gifting at the Fall block (7th Avenue); and like a whiff of fresh air, feel alive and join fitness playoffs, as well as taste what’s cooking by exploring new dishes and gourmet finds at the Spring block (BHS Central) from 11am to 9pm.

Also, watch out for R&B artist Quest’s free concert on Nov. 25, Saturday, 7pm at the Globe Iconic Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater and the community parade on Nov. 26, 3pm at Bonifacio High Street.

Expect surprises from Katipunan Weekend Market, Gourmand Market, Haribon Foundation, Go Pro, The Mind Museum, Bungee Bungee, National Bike Organization, Volkswagen, Locally, Mang Tomas, Nutriasia Philippine Obstacle Sports Federation, Embassy of Denmark, Smile Train, Globe, Makeup Factory, The BookStop Project, and many more.

Admission is free! Just present your passport which may be redeemed at the main activity center.

BGC Passionfest 2017 is brought to you by Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation in partnership with Huawei and Citibank.

Feel the passion at BGC Arts Center Festival

Spark your creativity!

Happening simultaneously with the Passionfest is the BGC Arts Center Festival with the theme “Champions of Passion: Soulful Feats of Art.” Don’t miss this chance to watch an array of plays, dance, musicals, improvs, workshops, and music from various artistic productions and an Art Tour to visit this year’s newest Art BGC Murals.

Love arts and crafts? Do drop by the BGC Art Mart at the Alveo Central Plaza and support the products of many of our local artists!

BGC Arts Center is located at 26th St. corner 9th Ave.

For more information and updates on the Season of Passions, stay tuned to BGC’s official Facebook pages at Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street, and BGC Arts Center.

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