noel bazaar world trade center 2014

we headed to world trade center to attend its annual noel bazaar.  we arrived at exactly 5:20 pm and the parking space was limited, so we had to wait for previous attendees to leave the vicinity before we could get in.  i suggest to visit noel bazaar early in the morning to avoid long queues, as well as to get better parking spot.

ticket was only 50 pesos per head, and you can use it again at filinvest city noel bazaar.  there were plenty of perfectly ah-mazing filipino handicrafts, and of course, let's not forget my all-time favorite local leather goods manufacturer, vedasto.  this is the best time to purchase your christmas giveaways because you can choose from multiple pocket-friendly goods minus the last-minute holiday shopping syndrome.  tops and t-shirts range from 50 pesos to 350, dresses 250 and up, jeans 250 for men's and 500 for women's (surprisingly cheaper price for men's jeans), casual and athletic shoes, bags, home decors, christmas decors, et cetera.  my only concern at the time was to be wary of fakes.  there were tons of fake perfumes, levis, longchamp, michael kors, versace, and kipling that were blatantly being sold.  i wish noel bazaar would be stricter when it comes to counterfeit products.

one of the highlights from the event was the celebrity ukay-ukay by gma kapuso foundation.  it was a charity ukay-ukay, therefore the money you spent will be used for a good cause.  long queue was pretty ridiculous though.

after your holiday (conscientious) shopping spree, you may proceed to gift wrapping section for a hassle-free gifting.  the place got a bit crowded at around 8 pm, which signaled us to finally go home.  overall, it was sooooooo much fun, and surely enough, i will be attending another noel bazaar next year!