Entertainment hub to rise in the South

Ka Andres Bonifacio alive and well at South Park

Once upon a time, Alabang was quite the enticing place, particularly for many youngsters easily lured by the big come-on that was Big Bang Sa Alabang. Back then, it lorded over other carnivals in and around the metro, if only due to its massive size.

Nowadays, a visit to Muntinlupa and Alabang is considered quite the chore by some Pinoys – too far, too much traffic, the place not exactly teeming with activities compelling enough for a quick stopover, are some of the reasons they cite.

That is soon to change, however, with Avida Land baring its plan for the huge 6.6-hectare South Park District. On it will rise a mix of residential condos, a mall, and several office buildings anchored by a central park.

According to Joyce de Guzman, project marketing manager, The District will be a venue for convergence set to bring to life the concept: “Part City. Part Nature. Pure South.”

“It is a complementary addition to Ayala Land’s roster of developments in the area, such as Ayala Alabang Village, Madrigal Business Park, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Southvale and Avida Towers Alabang,” she told Bulletin Entertainment.

“But more than that, it is also aimed at boosting the already flourishing business atmosphere in the area. Apart from a regional mall that will house local and international shops and commercial establishments, there is the Central Park, which we plan to develop into a hub of activities that will entice Filipinos from all over the to visit the south again.”

To spruce up the place, the company brought in premier food & lifestyle market Mercato Centrale.

Inspired by the other markets of Mercato Centrale in Florence and the Borough Market in London, the Mercato Centrale at South Park District is a lifestyle market like no other. It will offer gastronomic food finds and other delicious food surprises rarely found in the south.

This is just the first of the many events happening at the South Park District. In fact, among their future undertakings are stage shows and concerts.

De Guzman intimated that, as a first salvo, they would be staging “Rock Supremo,” a dance musical celebration of the life and times of revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio.

Originally envisaged by Ballet Philippines in collaboration with Rock Ed and supported by the National Historic Commission of the Philippines, the show also features the music of several popular Filipino artists including Gloc-9, Ebe Dancel, Rico Blanco, Dong Abay, as well as bands like Peryodiko, Sandwich, Pedicab and Radioactive Sago Project. The best thing about it is that it’s for free.

“The plan is to raise awareness about the project through meaningful undertakings that will serve to highlight our efforts for relevant, substantial entertainment,” said de Guzman.

Entertainment hub to rise in the South

Source: Mb.com.ph (October 31, 2013 at 02:05PM)

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