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The Friends Experience Picks Manila as Its First Asia Stop
Could this BE any more exciting?!
Yes, Filipino fans of Friends, it’s happening! The Friends Experience is coming to Manila this October. After visiting more than 30 cities in the United States, Europe and Australia, the exhibit is finally making its first stop in Asia. And that stop is here in the Philippines!
The event will run from 8 October until 30 November at The Space at Solaire in Parañaque City. Inside, you will find life-sized versions of the most famous sets from the show. You can walk around Monica’s purple kitchen, try Joey and Chandler’s recliners, and visit Central Perk café with its famous orange sofa. Fans will also see replica costumes and props, take photos at the fountain, and even copy Ross’ funny “pivot” scene with a couch.
Tickets will be available starting Tuesday through TicketWorld. With how big the fanbase is here, it is best to be quick before they sell out.
Image credit: friends | Instagram
Friends ran for ten seasons from 1994 to 2004 and became one of the most loved sitcoms in the world. It starred Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry. Chandler’s sarcastic jokes, Rachel’s fashion, and all those iconic moments continue to attract both old fans and new viewers.
For Filipinos, this feels special. No need to fly abroad just to sit on the Central Perk sofa or see the sets. This time, the experience is right here at home!
This is extra exciting because The Friends Experience was once only available in New York. Now that it is finally here in Manila, we better grab the chance before it ends.
Featured image credit: friends | Instagram; Background from Canva Pro
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Wynona Purl is a pop-culture junkie, writer, and editor from the Philippines. She runs an indie style & culture magazine called Modamorph that features artists from the underground scene. A certified chatterbox who loves cats, anything ube, and always has guts and curiosity. For her, life’s fortune always favours the bold. She hopes to see more of the world someday and turn those travels into stories.
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