Papaya is the new Macarena

Feb 24. - Move over Macarena a new dance craze called the "Papaya" dance has taken over the Philippines.

It began as a gimmick on a television game show but is now performed by almost anyone, anywhere.

Several companies are even encouraging their staff to perform the dance while at work.

Soundbites:
# Ricky Albot, Fish stall attendant, SM Hypermarket (Filipino)
# Josie Agtas, Shopper (Filipino)
# Rey Fuentes, General Manager, One-MGM Resort (English/Filipino)
# Edu Manzano, Host, "Game Ka Na" (Are you game)(English)

3 of the Top 10 World's Largest Shopping Mall Is In The Philippines

Courtesy of SM Mall of Asia

SM Mall of Asia

Location: Pasay City, Philippines

Year Opened: 2006

Gross Leasable Area: 4.2 million square feet

Includes the first Olympic-sized swimming pool and first IMAX theater in the Philippines. Spread over four buildings, customers can get around on a 20-seat tram.

Courtesy of SM Megamall

SM Megamall

Location: Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Year Opened: 1991

Gross Leasable Area: 3.6 million square feet

Fun stuff includes bowling, ice skating and a 12-cinema movie theater, along with traditional mall fare like arcade games. Customers can also get a haircut or see a doctor at the Manila clinic.


Courtesy of SM City North Edsa

SM City North Edsa

Location: Quezon City, Philippines

Year Opened: 1985

Gross Leasable Area: 3 million square feet

The first major "mega mall" built by SM Prime Holdings, which now claims three of the largest 10 in the world. It's a five-story complex that boasts over 100 retail outlets and restaurants, along with 12 cinemas, a bowling alley and skating rink. An IMAX theater could be added soon.

We love to shop 'til we drop :-)

Don Bosco Mandaluyong "Uwian Na"

All the boys say "Present!!"

More photos from the Don Bosco Mandaluyong Homecoming, "Uwian Na", go to Jojo Vicencio's PBase photo album site.