Sweet treats at Hello Kitty Café in SM North

MANILA, Philippines - The adorable Hello Kitty character makes a stop in the north as SM City North EDSA and Sanrio get together to deliver sweet treats and the happiest Christmas yet to kids of all ages in “Hello Kitty, Hello Christmas” at the North.

The iconic Sanrio character — first designed by Yuko Shimizu as a white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow — made her debut on a vinyl coin purse in Japan in 1974.  Since that time, she has grown into a global marketing phenomenon with a wide range of accessories and high-end consumer products, a TV series, and the main character in two Japanese Sanrio theme parks, Harmonyland and the indoor Sanrio Puroland.

During the event, The Block Atrium will be transformed into a Hello Kitty Village inspired by the iconic character from Nov. 10 to Jan. 6.  Mallgoers can take a tour of the Hello Kitty House, be amazed at her exquisite furniture and décor, and get a chance to meet her Mama Mary and Papa George.

Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte

There are a lot of sweet treats in store at the Hello Kitty Café, where Grandpa Anthony and Grandma Margaret serve specially made cupcakes and teas; and at the Hello Kitty Cake Shop, where they can enjoy mouthwatering delicacies shaped like Sanrio characters with Kitty’s twin sister Mimi.

Hello Kitty and Daniel, on the other hand, will welcome toy lovers at the Hello Kitty Activity Hall, where they can find a wide range of plush, unique, educational, and popular toy collections.

Hello Kitty lanterns will also light up the beautiful Skygarden, giving mallgoers more reasons to enjoy the cool holiday air as they stroll along its walkway.  They can also see how she gets around in style by viewing the Hello Kitty Car display at the old Supersale frontage beside The Block building on Dec. 16.

Hello Kitty fans will likewise have the rare opportunity to Meet and Greet the beloved character herself on Dec. 8, 15, 22, 23, and 24 at the Block Atrium.  Every P500 purchase of Sanrio merchandise entitles one to spend time with Hello Kitty at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Kids and kids at heart can wear Hello Kitty’s lively colors with pride at face- painting sessions on Dec. 15, 16, 22, and 23 from 1-3 p.m. at The Block Atrium.

Mimmy White at the Hello Kitty Café

Hello Kitty celebrity collectors like Jillian Ward, Maxene Magalona, and DJ Nicole Hyala will also share their painstakingly selected stuff in an exhibit  until Dec. 31.

Other collectors have also tied up with the mall’s Interior Zone shops and the Philippine School of Interior Design to showcase six vignette exhibits at the Interior Zone Lobby on Nov. 10 to Jan. 6.

Hello Kitty, Hello Christmas at the North is one of the many exciting events at SM City North EDSA.