Pets in costumes stole the show at the 2023 World Animal Day celebration at the Mall of Asia in Pasay, Philippines. | Photo courtesy of George Buid
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Today’s photo gallery comes from George Buid, an independent photographer and talented journalist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. This gallery featuresphotos from 2023 World Animal Day, celebrated at the Mall of Asia in Pasay, Philippines on October 1. World Animal Day is on October 4.
Hundreds of pets and their parents flocked to the Mall of Asia last week to celebrate World Animal Day. The Mall of Asia is the largest mall in the Philippines and the fifth largest mall in the entire world.
The event took place at the Mall of Asia’s music hall, a large performance and event venue, on a warm Sunday afternoon.
A favorite highlight of the event included pets in costumes. Owners adorned their animals in a variety of creative costumes from ballerinas to matching outfits with their owners.
The Philippines Animal Welfare Society hosts incredible event for World Animal Day
The World Animal Day celebration was organized by PAWS, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society.
Some of the attendees stood out through the use of props and special carrying devices for their animals.
A common theme noticed at this year’s World Animal Day celebration included animals wearing sunglasses.
Events throughout World Animal Day created an eclectic and fun-filled experience at the Mall of the Asia
Special events scheduled throughout the day included a pet parade where hundreds of pet parents and their animals walked outside the Mall of Asia carrying signs and wearing joyful smiles.
Some unusual pets made a splash at the event, drawing extra attention, including iguanas and turtles.
The largest religious denomination in the Philippines is Roman Catholicism. Several Catholic priests came came to offer blessings upon the pets at a scheduled event in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
World Animal Day 2023 a spectacular event for children, families, and all Filipinos
The pet owners also included children who enjoyed a day out with their fur babies.
Beautifully groomed breeds added interest to the event and drew attention from the attendees.One thing everyone at World Animal Day at the Mall of Asia in the Philippines had in common was the joy of spending time with their pets amongst other loving pet owners.
All photos courtesy of George Build.
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George Buid is an independent photographer and journalist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His work has been published in Stern Crime, Transcontinental Times, InterAksyon, and Deutsche Welle news. He also contributes to the news wire Zuma Press. In addition to writing journalism, George is a self-taught photographer who started his photojournalism career and visual documentary storytelling in 2014. He focuses on capturing stories of everyday individuals, communities, and culture. Occassionally, he also covers science, history, sports, politics, art, and human interest.
George Buid is an independent photographer and journalist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His work has been published in Stern Crime, Transcontinental Times, InterAksyon, and Deutsche Welle news. He also contributes to the news wire Zuma Press. In addition to writing journalism, George is a self-taught photographer who started his photojournalism career and visual documentary storytelling in 2014. He focuses on capturing stories of everyday individuals, communities, and culture. Occassionally, he also covers science, history, sports, politics, art, and human interest.
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October 8, 2023
Pets in costumes stole the show at the 2023 World Animal Day celebration at the Mall of Asia in Pasay, Philippines. | Photo courtesy of George Buid
