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MarQuee Mall, the favorite gathering place in Central Luzon , is joining the 15th Philippine Hot Air Balloon in Clark on February 11 to 14. The most-awaited February event is one of the biggest annual festivities inside the Clark Freeport Zone that has been drawing tens of thousands of spectators and tourists from all over the world.

Norie Ubalde-Raniel, deputy general manager of MarQuee Mall, said this is the first time that Ayala Malls will be joining the hot air balloon fest in which they have lined-up exciting activities and treats for all.

MarQuee Mall will showcase its own hot air balloon from February 11 to 14 that will be offered to the public for rides and photo shoots. The fun balloon ride is best for families, especially for children, who are expected to flock at the hot air balloon fiesta.

“We are really excited on the hot air balloon fest because this is one of the most-celebrated festivals in the country. We want our clients and patrons to have fun and enjoy the Valentine holiday at the festival. Hope to see you all there and join the MarQuee Mall balloon riders,” Ubalde-Raniel said.

MarQuee Mall shoppers can have a chance to get one (1) FREE ticket to ride the MarQuuee Mall tethered hot air balloon by presenting a single purchase receipt of P1,000 from any store at MarQuee Mall and Trinoma from February 1 to 14.

Receipts acquired from Metro Supermarket and Department Store in MarQuee Mall and Landmark Supermarket and Department Store in Trinoma are also included in the promo. Validation and redemption of passes will be at the MarQuee Mall booth on site (Hot Air Balloon Fiesta venue at Clark Freeport Zone).

Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival

And to better serve the public, there will also be a free shuttle with regular trips from MarQuee Mall to the Hot Air Balloon site and vice versa. The 15th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will also have its launching at the mall on January 29. The 15th Hot Air Balloon Fest is a joint project of the Philippine Hot Air Balloon company led by Capt. Joy Roa, Clark International Airport and the Clark Development Corp. (CDC).

More Events

There are other exciting treats at the mall for the whole month of February. For those celebrating Valentine’s Day, MarQuee Mall will have the Harana Series at the MarQuee Park while there will also be petal drop that will surely delight everyone.

Another treat that would make the Valentine’s Day extra special and memorable at the mall is the Pose N’ Print Photo Booth. Shoppers can have fun taking pictures and can have souvenirs of their precious time at MarQuee Mall on February 14.

Since February is the month for culture and arts, the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) will also feature a leg of the Philippine International Arts Festival 2010 Ani ng Sining sa Ayala at the MarQuee Mall on February 20.

There will be cultural presentations, film showing, dance and Crissotan (a Kapampangan style of balagtasan) at the Activity Center that will be led by the Holy Angel Dance Troupe, The Batutes, UP Pampanga Choir, and the Sinukwan Performing Arts. (Story By: Connect-Plus PR)