There are still 79 days left before Christmas but Filipino families are already planning for their Christmas get-away. Filipinos are known for embracing the concept of Mama Mary giving birth on Jesus on Christmas Eve. They are also familiar with the concept of Santa Claus giving presents to kids who did well during the year. Because of this, we are off to our next destination which is Filinvest in Cainta, Rizal.
Every town or city in the Philippines celebrates Christmas in a very joyful manner but a specific house in FIlinvest, Cainta took Christmas decoration to a whole new level. The Cruz' spent time, money and effort in making the light brigade which is open for public viewing.
The Christmas lighting extravaganza is crowned by four brightly lit Christmas trees atop the roof. Inside the house and within its gardens are Nativity scenes, a centerpiece in many homes in the country. About half a million colorful lights cover every inch of his home: the roof, ceiling, walls, fence, doors, canopies, windows and even the trees. There were 5,000 boxes of LED lights, with each box containing a hundred bulbs.
The owner, Alexander Cruz is a successful businessman who wanted to share his blessings by sharing the spirit of Christmas in every visitors that came and visits.
How to go there?
From Cubao, QC. You will ride a jeepney going to Antipolo and tell the driver to drop you in Filinvest Homes. It might be harder for you to go inside without a car or because it is quite far from the gate. But it is advisable for you to bring you own car for more convenient trip.
Things to bring:
Camera. Camera. Camera.
Very instagrammable!