Yuletide celebrations have never been this exciting as Resorts World Manila prepares for its Grand Fiesta 2012.
The six-week celebration will be highlighted by a series of concerts featuring the Von Trapp Children, the singing group descended from the real-life Maria and Georg Von Trapp of Sound of Music fame. Also included are Taiwanese Idols Xu Fu Kai, Cao Ya Wen, CaiJia Lin, and Guo Ting Jun, and a host of the foremost local talents in the industry, among others.
Another highlight is the first-of-its-kind daily 3D mapping show at the stately Plaza of Resorts World Manila’s Newport Mall. Using state-of-the-art 3D projection technology, the shows will tell various Christmas stories, with a new installment introduced every week.
Other notable events are the Miss Resorts World Manila 2012, the tree-lighting ceremony, Indoor Electric Parades, Chorale Competition, Pinoy Ultimate Jeepney Awards, Cake-Off Challenge, and others.
Daily entertainment courtesy of top local performers happens at the Newport Plaza starting Dec. 1. Experience a sensational nonstop offering of unique Filipino revelry each day starting Nov. 23 until the New Year’s, as magicians, mimes, buskers in stilts, and other street performers greet guests all day long in the jovial fairground of Resorts World Manila.
Enjoy food galore with the many attractive discounts for members via the Food Festival all weekdays of December.
The Grand Fiesta 2012 culminates with a simultaneous three-party revelry for the New Year’s Eve countdown, at the exclusive Genting Club, Bar 360, and the Newport Mall Plaza.
For more information on the Grand Fiesta 2012 calendar of events, shows, and other Resorts World Manila offerings, visit www.rwmanila.com or call the Tourist /Visitors Hotline at 8366333.
‘Tis the season to be jolly at Enchanted Kingdom!
SAY HELLO to the Christmas season at Enchanted Kingdom with one-of-a-kind entertainment! The magical holidays are back as the only first-class theme park introduces its Christmas offering this month of November.
Meet Enchanted Kingdom’s new zone princesses as they share an enchanting Christmas story through the Journey of Love and Hope. Roam around the park as an enchantress unveils each chapter of the story with a classy entertainment in every theme zone.
Feel the Christmas in the winter wonderland of Brooklyn with the Magical Light show at Brooklyn that showcases an LED dance and the winter feeling in Brooklyn with its holiday display and outpouring snow in the air.
Step into the beat and get serenaded with the beautiful enchantresses of Victoria’s Way singing live at the Band stand.
Try Rialto’s NEW 3D film,
Polar Express the Ride!
TO CAP off a magical night, watch the latest season of “Enchante: The Christmas Musicale at Eldar’s Tent” and relive that wondrous feeling of Christmas with never-ending Christmas hits that never fails to melt someone’s heart.
Make your visit at Enchanted Kingdom more fun and EKciting with Zion’s New Magic Show, Mimetastic, Ian Jacinto and the Siblings and more!
All these enchanting holiday shows will be aired on Saturdays and Sundays starting Nov. 11, 2012 onwards.
Come and experience the magic of Christmas only at the first and only world-class theme park in the country, Enchanted Kingdom!
Sapphire anniversary celebration of Varsitarian
CALLING all alumni of the Varsitarian, the 84-year old official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas, to attend its 85th Sapphire Anniversary celebration. Valik Varsi is set on Jan. 26, 2013, at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City. For inquiries and registration, visit the Varsitarian Office at Room 105, Tan Yan Kee Student Center, UST, Espana, Manila. Send an email to [email protected] or call 4061611 local 8235 and look for Ms. Maria Luisa Mamaradlo (0905-5084934).
SEAIR launches early holiday sale
SOUTHEAST Asian Airlines (SEAIR) announced its early holiday treat for travelers with fares from PHP 581 or up to 50 percent off on all its domestic and international flights!
SEAIR is offering one-way fares between Manila and Tacloban for as low as P581, Cebu at P655, Iloilo at P699, Kalibo at P714, Bacolod at P799, Puerto Princesa at P839, and Davao at P849. SEAIR flies to its seven domestic destinations from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 4, also known as the Manila Domestic Airport.
The airline is also offering one-way fares to Kalibo at P699, Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu at P999, Bangkok at P1,399, and Singapore at P1,999 from its hub at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga.
Travelers can book their flights at www.tigerairways.com and www.FlySeair.com from Nov. 15 to 21.
In addition, starting Dec. 16, SEAIR will fly twice daily from Manila to Tacloban. The port city of Tacloban is the capital of Leyte, considered the center of Eastern Visayas. The region is also known worldwide as a significant ecological and biodiversity site in the Philippines.
