When we hear Makati... What does it mean to us? Well, for me it's the center for business, lifestyle, entertainment and culture in the heart of Metro Manila and I think constant "Innovation" is what they do in Makati.
Just like the CARACOL FESTIVAL 2013 which was held at MAKATI CIRCUIT, MAKATI CITY and was organized by the Makati Local Government through its Museum and Cultural Affairs office to celebrate the beautiful bounties of Mother Earth and highlight the need to spread awareness on environmental protection and conservation . As they celebrated the Mardi Gras, it really proved that the unity of people living within Makati is very strong.
The City of Makati bursts into a paradise of vibrant colors and widespread merrymaking with the much-awaited staging of the Caracol Festival 2013. An annual event that has brilliantly evolved from the combination of the country’s three major festivals – Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang, and Sinulog – this year’s Caracol Festival becomes a spectacular showcase of the Philippines’ diverse flora and fauna as interpreted by the Filipino’s sheer creative genius and outstanding artistry.
This was done in such a festive and colorful way to communicate the message among all participants, visitors, and observers who took part in the catching euphoria of the city-wide celebration.
Caracol Festival 2013 proved to be the biggest production of the annual Makati City festivity as it brought together hundreds of elementary and high school students and residents from six baranggay clusters in Makati who competed in the Best Dance and Best Costume categories, along with members of various youth groups and other organizations, in a grand parade of nature-inspired costumes.
In the dance and costume competition, each group from the elementary, high school and baranggay clusters performed dynamic dance routines while portraying various forms of flora and fauna, including endangered species facing extinction due to the rampant destruction of the environment. This makes the Caracol a festival that engages local communities not only in expressing their talent and creativity but also in getting themselves involved in their city’s long-term commitment to protecting nature’s ecosystem.
"Beyond being a visual feast and jovial celebration, the Caracol Festival seeks to inspire other cities in the country to promote similar activities geared to rouse public awareness on the urgent need for definitive action to save and conserve our environment and natural resources," shares Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay.
Derived from the Spanish term “caracol” referring to the “shell” that people use as shield against life’s harsh realities, the Caracol Festival encourages people to forget their troubles, join in the city merry--making, and collectively celebrate the wonders and beauty of nature. Since it was conceptualized in 1986 and included in the Department of Tourism’s Fiesta Island Program in 1989, the Caracol Festival has become a much-anticipated yearly celebration attended by city residents, visitors, and foreign tourists alike.
Ayala Land is one with the city of Makati in supporting the Caracol Festival and its message of protecting the environment. While the Mardi Gras-inspired festival highlights Makati’s status as a cultural and environment-friendly city, Ayala Land vows to support Makati City’s other activities in line with the company’s Make It Happen. Make It Makati campaign.
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