It was Taylor Swift’s 2nd time to visit Manila. In 2011, she left the Big Dome in awe during her “Speak Now” Tour, a full house in attendance. Last Friday, she attracted an even bigger and louder crowd as she brought the MOA Arena down with “Red”. The Arena was packed with around 16,000 people, ranging from adolescents to parents, teenagers to professionals and casual concert-goers to full-blown Taylor Swift fans.
Taylor Swift, the 24-year old singer/songwriter known for her straightforward yet catchy, country tunes about romance and its inevitable downsides, was a bright beacon of inspiration as she played her most recognized hits while giving bits of insightful commentary about life in general. This was perfectly matched with an extravagant production composed of well choreographed dance movements, moving theatrics and striking costumes.
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