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It was an evening of music and worship down at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as the world-renowned Christian band, Hillsong United, took over the stage for their “Welcome Zion Tour”. Their show ran for 2 nights on June 11 and 13 and for each one, the Big Dome was completely booked as thousands filled the seats from the general admission to the patron area.

The show also attracted diverse sets of people of all ages. A good number was composed of groups of teenagers, college students and even professionals. There were also those who came as families, as couples and as friends. Different people from different churches came together to celebrate one thing: God.

The backdrop of the stage was a glowing mountain inspired by the biblical figure “Zion” which also happens to be the title of the band’s latest album. The concert, which started at around 8:00pm, lasted for almost 2 hours and a half. That, alone, is quite a treat, considering that very few major concerts last that long.

Hillsong United is composed of “worship leaders” Joel Houston, Jad Gillies, JD, Matt Crocker and Taya Smith – a lively and talented bunch of people who are all compelling speakers and proficient musicians. In between songs, they would speak about how their faith healed them and how they encourage everyone to follow the same path. The crowd was very receptive to their words, cheering and raising their hands in acceptance.
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