Nuvali's Magical Field of Lights 2017 is so spectacular.

The people's favorite and most photographed 50-meter light tunnel.

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Nuvali opens its award-winning and immersive lights and sound show this weekend

Visitors to the fastest growth center in Southern Luzon, Ayala Land’s largest eco-community estate Nuvali, can now immerse themselves amidst a field of over 5,000 LED bulbs that light up like an enchanted field of tulips dancing to jubilant hymns starting November 11, 2017 until January 8, 2018. The nightly show from 6:00 to 10:00 pm is open to all guests and can be viewed at the Nuvali football field also known as The Fields, right beside its retail complex Ayala Malls Solenad.

IT'S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
from November 11, 2017
until January 8, 2018
from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Dubbed the “Magical Field of Lights”, the first ever lights and sounds show to light up a whole outdoor field winning a Silver Stevie award for best exhibition display, is the sequel to last year’s maiden launch upgraded with colorful light spheres scattered all over the fields as well as featuring the people’s favorite, the 50-meter light tunnel, festive LED Christmas trees, and dandelion light installations. A Christmas fair that showcases traditional Filipino Christmas culinary treats complements the nightly spectacle on the fields.

“We engaged the best local artisans, engineers, and designers to come up with a truly captivating Christmas treat for residents and visitors to Nuvali,” said Jenn Chua, Nuvali Marketing Manager. The Nuvali light and sound show team developed a combination of light-and-sound technology with inventive and dream-like choreographed light arrangements which fully embodied the spirit of Christmas.

This year, the audience will get to enjoy three new medleys featuring popular songs such as Kumukutikutitap by Ryan Cayabyab, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Joy to the World. 

Before and after watching the light and show, visitors can visit nearby Solenad mall to explore its shops and Christmas bazaars, or watch the latest films in any one of the four state-of-the-art theaters equipped with with Dolby Digital, Recliner Seats, and the latest in sound technology, Dolby Atmos.

Nature lovers and adrenaline-junkies can also check out Nuvali’s outdoor adventure playground and teambuilding facilities to try out the roller coaster zipline, Asia’s tallest Free Fall, wall climbing and bike tracks.

Families may also opt to enjoy the Christmas cool breeze and watch movies under the stars at the Nuvali Nightsky Cinema events in partnership with Skycable, Fox Movies and Cinema One with shows on November 25, December 2 & 3, and December 16. Guests can also opt to stay a little longer for a Christmas staycation at the 150-room Seda Hotel Nuvali.

Nuvali expects to surpass last year’s total visitor count at more than 900,000 with guests coming from Metro Manila and nearby cities like Laguna, Cavite, and Batangas. Aside from spreading yuletide cheer, the light show encourages the community to enjoy the outdoors and Nuvali’s wide open lush spaces which features a 35-kilometer mountain bike trail, a multi-functional lake, hiking paths, a wildlife and bird sanctuary, and a tree nursery and demo farm called Greens & Patches.

“By deriving inspiration from nature and carefully studying the estate’s distinct landscape, the show would like to represent and highlight Nuvali’s generous 50-50 open-space to built-environment ratio,” said Chua. 

At 2,290-hectares, Nuvali is the largest mixed use development of Ayala Land that is an integrated eco-community with over 400 shops at Ayala Malls Solenad, 150-room Seda Hotel, office buildings, an events place, QualiMed Hospital, 2 schools and over 6,000 residents in multiple residential developments by Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida, and Amaia. 

Video: Nuvali Magical Field of Lights 2017

Video: Nuvali Magical Field of Lights 2016

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COMMON Q&A

Tell us about the “Magical Field of Lights”.

The “ Magical Field of Lights” was the  first in the Philippines to introduce a choreographed light and sound show in an open grass field. It uses over 5,000 LED bulbs that when viewed move like enchanted tulips, thanks to the talents of our engineers and designers who developed a combination of light-and-sound technology. The maiden show last year won a Silver Stevie Award for best exhibit display for being the first to mount a light and sound show and installation on an outdoor field.

What is the schedule of the light and sound show?

The show is open to the public from November 11, 2017 to January 7, 2018 and may be viewed nightly from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Nuvali football field also known as The Fields, right beside Ayala Malls Solenad.

What other attractions can audience see at The Fields?

Aside from the light and sound spectacle, we have also set up light installations around the field like the 25-meter long light tunnel, which is a crowd favorite and Instagram-worthy installation, festive LED Christmas trees, and dandelion light installations. 

What is different this year compared to last year? 

This year, the visitors can immerse themselves amidst the 5,000 LED bulbs between the shows. The lights are grouped in clusters that now allow the visitors to get closer to the lights. We added colorful light spheres scattered all over the fields as well.

The show also features three new medleys featuring popular songs such as Kumukutikutitap, Ang Pasko ay sumapit, and Joy to the World.

Why is Nuvali holding this light show again? How does it align with Nuvali's positioning as an eco-city?

By deriving inspiration from nature and carefully studying the estate’s distinct landscape, the show would like to represent and highlight Nuvali’s generous 50-50 open-space to built-environment ratio. The “Magical Field of Lights” also encourages the community to enjoy the outdoors and Nuvali’s wide open lush spaces and provide a venue for families and the rest of the community to converge, interact and create memories at Nuvali.

Aside from the light and sound show, what other activities has Nuvali prepared for guests this Christmas?

There is the Christmas fair featuring artisanal goods products that showcase traditional Filipino Christmas culinary treats, as well as Christmas bazaars set up at Ayala Malls Solenad.

Another crowd favorite, we are bringing back Nightsky Cinema to offer a one-of-a-kind experience of watching movies outdoors and under the stars on the following dates:

November 25 – “Cinema Flicks” in partnership with Skycable

December 2 &3 – “A Holiday Weekend” in partnership with Fox Movies

December 16 – “OpenAir Cinema” with Cinema One

Before and after watching the “Magical Field of Lights”, visitors can visit the shops at Solenad or opt for a staycation at the 150-room Seda Hotel Nuvali. Nature lovers and adrenaline junkies can also check out Nuvali’s outdoor adventure playground and team-building facility Camp N to try out the roller-coaster zipline, Asia’s tallest Free Fall, wall climbing, obstacle courses and bike tracks.

How many visitors are you expecting to view this year’s show?

We expect to exceed last year’s numbers which recorded more than 900,000 visitors from Metro Manila as well as nearby cities like Laguna, Cavite, and Batangas.

These bike clinic and bike trail are closer to nature and lots of fun

The Camp N Incubator Trail and Bike Hub of Nuvali has been developed in the northwestern side of Calamba, Laguna. It is the latest outdoor fun in partnership with Specialized Philippines and it offers bike clinics for both beginners and intermediate riders.

Orientation is required for intermediate bikers, such as this group of cyclist being lectured by Mon Jocson, Camp N's Operation Manager. 

We were there on the opening day, 29 October 2016, and tried the 3.4 kilometer winding bike trail that traversed through and around the 6-hectare ground of Nuvali's Camp N. 

Bike trail tour coaches on bikes

The trail is filled with dips, bridges, and obstacles that will put to test the ability of bikers even to those who are already in advance level.  If you are not ready to tackle or not so brave enough, one can slow down in passing through or choose to skip any of the dips or obstacles and follow the detour instead.

It was raining few hours before we arrived at the place. So by the time we hit the trail, some portions of the trail already turned muddy and surprisingly it added to thrill. One has to master in choosing the right gear to void falling on the muddy puddle.

The guy skids and falls on the muddy portion and they burst out in laughter, amused of themselves having lots of fun.

Anyway, I did not worry much if I would fall because the ground appeared to be safe to drop down with your weight. Bikers are always required to wear those protective gears and these are available in Camp N for rent.

Margette poses with some of the muddy Specialized bikes used by the first batch of advance trail bikers. Behind her is a group of intermediate bikers exploring the Incubator trail of Camp N.

There will be at least 2 guides (coaches on bike) that will accompany a group of bikers touring the trail. These coaches will serve as guide, look out and will assist those who need help along the tour.

Biking the trail here is closer to nature, very healthy, and lots of fun

Water stations with disposable drinking cups were situated in some spots along the trail to help quench the thirst or re-hydrate the bikers.

Biking here is very friendly and entertaining. The topography and terrain is covered with green grasses and patches of shrubs. There is that portion of the trail that is hidden under the shade of trees and tall bamboos that will make you feel closer to the nature. While breathing the fresh, cool air and hear the rasping sound of bamboo leaves, I could feel that I was brought back to my childhood experience when I used to ride my bike in the province - totally carefree and lots of fun.

If you want to make your child’s first bike ride very memorable, bring your kid to Camp N Incubator and Bike Hub where coaches or yourself can tutor your kid. Not only the kids, even grown-ups such as your spouse and siblings can also learn biking here. The place is actually designed for them and their company. You can also bring your friend or someone special to learn biking or tour Camp N’s wonderful bike trail.

A newbie rider being tutored on how to ride a bike safely while enjoying the fun. Visit Camp N and recreate this bonding moment with someone special.

To join the tour in the incubator trail and bike hub, it is required that the child must be at least 7 years old of age.

You don't need to bring your bike. Available at Camp N Incubator Trail and Bike Hub are Specialized Bicycles like these MTB bikes.  Head gear and other body protection are also available for additional rental fee.

You can bring your own bike to Camp N Incubator and Bike Hub. If you don’t have a bike or that bringing a bike would be a hassle to you, Camp N provides the bike in all the bike clinics, including the rentals of helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves for an additional fee.

The bike trail is open daily
for bike clinics and tours
from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

To register for bike clinics and tour, contact World of Outbound at 0977-84-CAMPN(22676) or email to camp-n@lakbaykalikasan.com. You can also make your group bookings to Camp N's other outdoor activities and for other inquiries here.

MUST READ: The trail map, policies and regulations, guidelines, and other features of Camp N Incubator Trail and Bike Hub.  Click image to enlarge.

Where to find Camp N in Nuvali

Camp N is located on the northwestern side of Calamba City, extending next to the southernmost part of Sta. Rosa’s Nuvali park.  It is right beside the organic demo farm, Greens and Patches.  It can be accessed through Nuvali Main Road (Boulevard) and then right to Ecology Avenue, then left to Evolving Parkway (See Google map here). Camp N bike clinic and trail tour schedule is open daily.

How to get to Nuvali driving

For private vehicles, take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and exit at the tollgate of Mamplasan, Sta. Rosa, Eton-Greenfield, or Canlubang/Silangan Industrial Park.   

How to get to Nuvali via public transportation

Pubic buses go to Nuvali from major hubs such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and Balibago.  At Nuvali terminal, one can take the shuttle to Camp N.

Mon Jocson, the Operation Manager of Camp N, introduces to media representatives some of the features and the concept of Camp N Incubator and Bike Hub.

Margette with some of the trail coaches and bikers.

Here is the muddy and rocky portion of the trail. It is one of the tricky obstacles encountered by trail bikers. Here,  I realized the importance of changing your gear to a right setting.

Edgie after touring the trail with Specialized MTB bike