
10/01/2025
World Bazaar Festival 2024: A Festive Blend of Shopping, Giving, and Creativity
Christmas really is the best time of the year. It’s that perfect mix of giving, celebrating, and treating ourselves. And if you’re looking for a place that checks all those boxes, the World Bazaar Festival has you covered. Not only is it a Christmas shopper’s paradise, but it’s also a charity event, so you can shop and give back to those in need.
Think of it as a massive Christmas market, like the ones you see abroad, but with a Filipino twist. From December 13 to 22, 2024, I got to explore stalls packed with amazing deals, festive decorations, and more. And the best part? Entry is just ₱120! Perfect for those last-minute Christmas decorations or unique gifts for your loved ones.
But this year, WBF added a little something extra to the holiday cheer: cosplay! On December 15, they hosted a cosplay event, and let me tell you—it was a treat. Now, cosplay is still pretty new to WBF (it only started last year), but their effort to make it special didn’t go unnoticed. For just ₱120, attendees got to watch a Cosplay Catwalk, called Woobie’s Coswalk: The Parade of Characters Season 2, which is such a steal if you think about it. Events like these help newcomers discover the cosplay community and even inspire future cosplayers.
The stage featured three cosplayers—Resy King, Jan Michael King, and Arnauld Symon Cruz—and they were amazing. The detail in their costumes and how they bring the character to life for the audience is just incredible! Shoppers started gowing towards the stage to get a closer look at them, and even though there were only three performers, they made it count.
I really hope this becomes a bigger part of WBF in the future. Imagine more cosplayers, and more stuff for our community? It would be such a fun addition to an already amazing event!
Of course, WBF isn’t just about cosplay. I spent most of my day enjoying the other activities—snacking on free samples (they were everywhere!), grabbing some food, and ticking off gifts from my Christmas shopping list. There’s something so satisfying about finding that perfect present while soaking in all the holiday vibes.