Known for its manicured gardens and open spaces, Ayala Malls takes further advantage of the relaxing effect of greeneries as it fills the corners with beautiful blooms that would invite mallgoers to stop and smell the flowers.
“Gardens have been proven to be relaxing,” says Ayala Malls vice president Myrna Fernandez. Thus Ayala Malls offers a respite to people, especially those always in a rush, to relax, reflect and enjoy the beauty of natural surroundings.
A diverse display of Philippine orchids and ornamental plants in a vibrant palette of summer brings color to the spaces of Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Fairview Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Centrio Mall, Ayala Malls Solenad and UP Town Center this April.
In addition to bedecking its malls with colorful flowers, Ayala Malls is also staging a series of events and activities that support sustainable green living from April to May via its Lov’Em Blooms campaign.
Learn about greens
Mallgoers curious about the flora at Ayala Malls may sign up for the Green Walks, a guided learning experience wherein Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc. speakers and volunteers will share information about the most popular native trees and other plants at selected Ayala Malls.
The Green Walks at Fairview Terraces is scheduled on April 16, on April 23 at Ayala Malls Solenad and on May 7 at Alabang Town Center.
Learn how to tend and nurture a garden on May 7 as Joey Quintana and the Ayala Alabang Garden Club share tips on how to make a garden grow.
Bring mom to Greenbelt’s Afternoon Tea by the Garden on her special day on May 8. In this unique Mother’s Day activity, shoppers can enjoy tea from the herbs grown at Greenbelt’s edible garden, tour the edible garden and meet with the gardeners. As an added treat, participants will also be given the “first pick” of the fruits and vegetables of the season.
Revel in nature and nature-inspired exhibits
Local producers, growers, florists, designers, stylists and local botanical suppliers will showcase their best blooms in a series of flower and garden exhibits, dubbed “Blooms Market,” at Ayala Malls.
The delightful display will come at Greenbelt on Apr. 15 to 17; Ayala Center Cebu on May 6 to 15; at Abreeza Mall on May 6 to 8; at Alabang Town Center on May 7 and 8; at TriNoma on May 21 and 22; at Glorietta on June 3 to 5; at Fairview Terraces on June 22 to 26; and at Centrio Mall on June 24 to 26.
They may not smell as sweet but the Lego flora display at Greenbelt, TriNoma and Alabang Town Center starting May 16 will serve as an inspiring sight to mallgoers of all ages.
From the garden to the sea, Ayala Malls also partners with The Mind Museum to bring “A Glass of the Sea” traveling exhibition for its Lov’Em Blooms campaign. The immersive and interactive exhibits, along with facilitated activities, give participants a glimpse of the beauty of marine life and importance of conservation, specifically of the Verde Island Passage in Batangas.
The Verde Island Passage is part of the Coral Triangle that extends from the Philippines to Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is also globally known as the center of marine diversity, and the Verde Island Passage is its epicentre.
Catch the tour today until Apr. 17 at Ayala Center Cebu; on Apr. 30 to May 4 at Abreeza Mall; on May 11 to 15 at Centrio Mall; on June 1 to 5 at Alabang Town Center’ on June 8 to 12 at TriNoma; on June 15 to 19 at Glorietta; on June 22 to 26 at Fairview Terraces; and on June 29 to July 3 at Greenbelt.
Let creativity bloom
Nature has always been an inspiration for many an artwork, the reason why in May, Ayala Malls offers exciting arts and crafts workshops. On May 7 and 8, the Alabang Town Center will mount a Flower Watercolor Painting session, Van Gogh Paint by Number workshop and Still Life Flower Sketching at the Corte De Las Palmas and Town Plaza.
Also, get a chance to win prizes in the Ayala Alabang Camera Club photo contest. Visit Greenbelt on May 20 to 22 for various art activities such as a Flora and Fauna Water Color station and Nature Sketch art station. There will also be a mini selling activity of arts and craft materials, healthy eats and organic finds. TriNoma will have its own series of arts and crafts workshops on May 22 at the Level 4 Garden Restaurants.
This summer is truly in full bloom at Ayala Malls. Call (02) 795-9595 or visit
www.ayalamalls.com.ph and Ayala Malls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more details on Lov’Em Blooms events and activities.