April 28, 2017

The Fountain at OKADA MANILA® Is Officially Unveiled

As a packed audience of spectators looked on,

the "The Fountain" at OKADA MANILA® was finally unveiled in all of its glory alongside a dazzling stage show and breathtaking fireworks display

to commemorate the occasion.

On March 31, 2017, the long-awaited The Fountain attraction at OKADA MANILA® in the Philippines was officially unveiled, and was finally opened to the public.

With new restaurants and the shopping area opening at the resort on the same day and the casino floor receiving an expansion as well, this event attracted attention from both within and outside the country.

* The Fountain currently allows spectators to view a fountain show free of charge every day from evening time up through the nighttime hours. The attraction is gathering attention as Manila's latest new tourism spot.

Overview of Event

Date & Time of Opening

(Local Time)

Friday, March 31, 2017 from 7:00 PM

MC

Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015

Artists Who Appeared

Robin Thicke Gerphil Flores

Manila Philharmonic Orchestra

World of Wonders

Time Schedule

4:00 PM

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Doors opened

Mini-performance by World of Wonders

Mini-opera "Promise"

Gerphil Flores

Robin Thicke

Fountain unveiling "Set Fire to the Rain" Fireworks show

Fountain show "Fever"

Fountain show "Young and Beautiful"

As soon as the doors opened at 4:00 PM, visitors poured into the venue one after another, creating crowds of people inside the resort whose impressive spaciousness makes it feel easy to get lost. Soon enough, the spectator seats surrounding the fountain became full.

A variety of food stations lined the Crystal Corridor, which took on a mysterious aura not unlike a night on the town once the lights went off. On the mini-stage, "World of Wonders" could be seen up close giving an intense performance.

Once Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, who served as MC of the proceedings, appeared on the Main Stage in the VIP seating area, the attendees were captivated by her beauty and charming banter.

From there, "Promise" commenced. The sexy and acrobatic performances in this mini-opera elicited exclamations of glee from the audience. "Promise" was followed by the appearance of the Philippines' very own Gerphil Flores. As her lovely voice echoed across the night sky alongside a performance by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, the audience listened in silent admiration.

When the global music star Robin Thicke emerged onto the stage path with dancers in tow, the atmosphere of the proceedings transformed entirely. Mr. Thicke belted out his hit tracks one after the other, giving a hugely entertaining performance that thrilled both the eyes and ears of the audience.

After that came what everyone had been waiting for: the unveiling of The Fountain. Unveiled as Adele's hit song "Set Fire to the Rain" played in the background, this attraction was without a doubt a sight to see, and a true entertainment spectacular that justifies the visit to the resort by itself.

As the excited fountain settled down, "Dies Irae" from Verdi's "Requiem" played solemnly, marking the start of the fireworks show. The colorful fireworks that shot up high into the sky one after another were a majestic spectacle that lasted over ten minutes, and brought the event to a close.

Overview of OKADA MANILA®

Over time, the Universal Entertainment Group has developed gaming machines for casinos as well as accumulated a wide range of expertise and knowhow through partaking in the operation of casino resorts in Las Vegas and Macau in its capacity as a global entertainment company. In 2008, the Group acquired a provisional license to operate a casino in the Philippines, and joined the "Entertainment City" project by that nation's government. In December 2016, the Group opened OKADA MANILA® as one of four large-scale casino resorts that received licenses from the government.

With an ideal location that is 10 min. away from the airport by car and faces the Manila Bay that hosts one of the world's top three sunsets, OKADA MANILA® promises to deliver the highest-class hospitality and entertainment to people all over the world.

Overview of Facility

Facility Area

44 hectares

Casino Floor

Approx. 41,000 sqm

500 table games & 3,000 slot machines

Hotel

993 guest rooms

The Fountain

37,464 sqm

Indoor Beach & Night Club

Cove Manila

Approx. 9,000 sqm

Shopping Area

50 shops

F&B Facilities

46 establishments

Access

Approx. 10 min. by car from Ninoy Aquino

International Airport

Location

New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque,

1701 Metro Manila, Philippines

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