CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (CIAC-PAD, October 6, 2025) ⸺ The timeless tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival came alive today at the Clark Moon Festival 2025, as the Clark Community gathered at Clark Global City’s West Aeropark at the Clark Aviation Capital to celebrate partnerships and Clark’s continuing progress.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of Asia’s most cherished traditions, symbolizing family unity, thanksgiving, and harmony. Traditionally marked by moon gazing, lantern displays, and the sharing of mooncakes, the festival embodies values of togetherness and prosperity—ideals that strongly resonate with Clark’s journey as a thriving community and investment destination.
Jointly hosted by the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Clark Global City, Aeropark Development Philippines Inc., New Asya Pacific Foundation, First Clark Hotel and Residences, Mabuhay Studios, and Gemik Clark Unlimited Sports Club, this year’s festival carried the theme “Light the Skies and Celebrate Partnerships.” which underscore the collaborative spirit of Clark’s stakeholders who continue to transform the area into a world-class hub for aviation, commerce, culture, and tourism.
Now in its second year, the Clark Moon Festival has evolved into a gathering of stakeholders, government agencies, private business partners, local communities, and investors, highlighting the collective commitment that fuels Clark’s growth and strengthens its global positioning.
“Today’s celebration is not only a cultural gathering but also a recognition of the partnerships that create real impact for people and communities. By lighting the skies together, we strengthen the bonds that drive inclusive growth, foster investor confidence, and ensure that Clark’s transformation into a world-class hub for aviation and commerce is matched by a community-driven spirit of progress and shared prosperity,” said CIAC President and CEO Jojit Alcazar.
The program featured a giant mooncake, a lantern lighting ceremony, andcultural performances by the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) Imago Dei Chorale, PSAU La Granja Model Dance, and the LahingMananayaw dance group, alongside community festivities showcasing Filipino-Chinese and Korean arts.Beyond cultural exchange, the event also provided a platform for dialogue and engagement among stakeholders, reaffirming their shared commitment to building Clark’s future together.
Through this annual celebration, CIAC and its partners continue to honor Clark’s traditions while strengthening collaborations that illuminate its growth as a globally competitive aviation, investment, and tourism destination.
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