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The ‘Season of Joy’ literally started with an enchanting night of music, Christmas songs, and festive lights at the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila.

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<p>The ‘Season of Joy’ literally started with an enchanting night of music, Christmas songs, and festive lights at the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila. </p><p>Theater actor, television personality, and recording artist Vien King together with the trio Opera Belles, and conductor Bernie Pasamba with his team, the Music Masters, serenade guests during the hotel’s recent Christmas tree lighting program. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17647332473291000011035.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/><span class="fr-inner">Vien King with the Opera Belles at Lanson Place </span></span></span></div><p>The musical program started with Pasamba and his mini orchestra playing &quot;Allegro in G.&quot; It was followed by the rendition of &quot;Somewhere&quot; from &quot;West Side Story&quot; by King with the accompaniment by Pasamba and the Music Masters. </p><p>Opera Belles took the center stage with their rendition of &quot;A Million Dreams.&quot; Music further filled the air as the Opera Belles sang &quot;Golden&quot; from &quot;KPop Demon Hunters&quot;; &quot;Let the Bells Ring&quot; by Pasamba and the Music Masters; &quot;A Perfect Christmas/Christmas In Our Hearts&quot; by King; and &quot;Santa Claus is Coming to Town&quot; by Opera Belles. The finale comes with &quot;Ding Dong Merrily on High&quot; by Opera Belles and King. </p><p>In between songs, hotel general manager Nils Rothbarth, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president Peggy Angeles welcome attendees and express their messages of love, joy, and hope for the Christmas season and beyond.</p><p>“The Season of Joy reminds us that happiness grows when shared. Whether through a kind gesture, a generous act, or the warmth of genuine hospitality, each of us can help make the world a little brighter,” said Rothbarth.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17647333323521000011037.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Joining the merrymaking at Conrad Manila were, from left: Austrian Ambassador Johann Brieger, Peggy Angeles (EVP-SMHCC), Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Constance See,  hotel GM Rupert Hallam, Pasay City Rep. Antonino Calixto Rubiano, Elizabeth Sy (President - SMHCC), Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto Rubiano, Hans T. Sy (chair of the executive committee, SM Prime Holdings), Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown PSM, Malaysian Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Harsh Kumar Jain, and  Rangsant Srimangkorn, minister and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Thailand.  <em>Photo by Conrad Manila</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>This year, Lanson Place continues its partnership with the Philippine School for the Deaf, supporting programs that enrich the lives of its students, the hotel executive added.</p><p>Joining the trio for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony were guests of honor led by SMHCC president Elizabeth Sy and SM Prime Holdings Inc. chairman Hans Sy. </p><p>Meanwhile, Conrad Manila held its “Bright Holidays, Brilliant Memories” campaign an few days ahead of Lanson’s.</p><p>Hotel general manager Rupert Hallam, who is spending his first Christmas at the property said: “In the Philippines, where the holiday season is the longest in the world, Christmas is nothing short of spectacular. At Conrad Manila, we bring this brilliance to life through every detail — from dazzling décor and festive feasts to the heartfelt hospitality that defines our guest experience.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17647333928911000011036.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:center">Lighting the Christmas Tree at Lanson Place were, from left: GM Nils Rothbarth, Ms. Peggy Angeles, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano Ms. Elizabeth Sy, and  Mr. Hans Sy. </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>At the heart of the program is the lighting of Conrad Manila’s classic 16-foot-tall crystal Christmas tree flanked by two smaller trees in the lobby and a giant gingerbread house at Bru Coffee Bar.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17647329803461000011038.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Lara Maigue and the UST Singers filled the air of Conrad Manila with their enchanting songs </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Likewise, the ceremony doubled as a holiday concert, featuring soprano Lara Maigue, the UST Singers, and the orchestra ensemble Bernie Pasamba Strings and the Music Masters.</p><p>Finally, it’s “Stay Merry, Shine Bright” at Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA with tenor Arman Ferrer and the UP Singing Ambassadors sharing good songs and happy memories of Christmas. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764733444770arman ferrer at parkinn norrth edsa (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Arman Ferrer serenades attendees at Park inn By Radisson North EDSA </span></span></span></div>

<p>The ‘Season of Joy’ literally started with an enchanting night of music, Christmas songs, and festive lights at the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila.</p>

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Lara Maigue, Vien King, Arman Ferrer showcase talents in this season of joy

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Published December 03, 2025 12:04 PM PHT

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Updated December 04, 2025 10:30 AM PHT

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