![]() Other basketball events hosted by the arena were the 1978 FIBA World Championship, a game between the 1978 NBA champions Washington Bullets and a PBA selection in 1979, and the 1982 Asian Youth Basketball Championship where the Philippines defeated China in the final. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has played more than a thousand games at the Araneta Coliseum as of today. Īmong the notable events to take place at the arena were the 11th and 34th FAMAS Awards, the 1975 " Thrilla in Manila" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, in which the arena was renamed into the "Philippine Coliseum", and the annual Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant. However, the featured facilities closed down a few years later. The coliseum also featured a swimming pool and a gazebo during its opening, located to the current site of the Araneta City Parking Garage South and the Novotel Manila Araneta City. General admission then was 80 centavos and the reserve section was five pesos. The coliseum opened on March 16, 1960, with Gabriel "Flash" Elorde boxing for the World Junior Lightweight crown against Harold Gomes. It occupies a total land area of almost 40,000 square meters (430,000 sq ft) and has a floor area of 23,000 square meters (250,000 sq ft). Today, it remains one of the largest clear span domes in the world with a dome diameter of 108 meters. From 1960 to 1963, the Coliseum received international recognition and was recognized as the largest covered coliseum in the world. The Araneta Coliseum was constructed from 1957 to late 1959, and designed and built by Architect Dominador Lacson Lugtu and Engineer Leonardo Onjunco Lugtu. ![]() ![]() Amado Araneta, a member of the Araneta family, purchased from Radio Corporation of America (RCA) 35 hectares (86 acres) of land in Cubao which includes the Araneta family home and is bounded by Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue or EDSA, Aurora Boulevard, P. The Big Dome is also used for boxing, cockfighting, local and international concerts, circuses, religious gatherings, beauty pageants and more. It is a main venue of the Philippine Basketball Association and for the basketball games of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The Smart Araneta Coliseum is mostly used for sports such as basketball. The dome measures approximately 108.0 meters (354.3 ft) making it the largest dome in Asia from its opening in 1960 until 2001 when it was surpassed by the Ōita Stadium in Japan with a dome measuring 274.0 meters (899.0 ft). Nicknamed " the Big Dome", it is one of the largest indoor arenas in Asia, and it is also one of the largest clear span domes in the world. The Araneta Coliseum, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Smart Araneta Coliseum, is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena that is part of the Araneta City in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines. I have learned SO much, and have become a better performer from my experience there. StarStruck is a place of acceptance and a place where I can be myself. “StarStruck has made me SO happy, words can’t explain how much I LOVE StarStruck. In a world addicted to technology, StarStruck provides a safe place for our children to express themselves face to face and immerse themselves in a creative environment.” ~ G. ![]() These children learn empathy, teamwork, self confidence, creative expression, etc. The skills learned at StarStruck can be applied to all areas of one’s life. “We are incredibly grateful for StarStruck and for what it has provided for our youth and the community. Their classes and shows are second to none! My husband and I are so grateful that he found StarStruck! They have helped our family immensely, so we will always be grateful!” ~ J. The purple place puts such a huge smile on his face. “StarStruck is our son's home away from home. Like us on Facebook for the most up to date information on performances, classes and specials! StarStruck Academy & Theatre is THE premiere Performing Arts Center on the Treasure Coast! Visit or call 772.283.2313 for more info! ![]()
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