Relive the Magic of Varekai at Manila Hotel

The circus is coming to town! Presented by Manila Hotel, Varekai by Cirque du Soleil will run from June 22 to July 24, 2011 at the Quirino Grandstand. This spectacular display of imagination, creativity, and talent will take you to a world filled with enchantments and interesting creatures. In time for this great event, Manila Hotel is giving everyone another reason to see Varekai. After your extraordinary journey to a place where dreams are turned to reality and where believers soar to great heights, relive the magic and come home to the historic Manila Hotel. Avail of the Varekai Premiere Room Package which includes Premiere Night tickets to Varekai by Cirque du Soleil on June 22, 2011, buffet breakfast, complimentary broadband access, 20% discount in all of the Hotel’s restaurants, and 25% discount on all Spa treatments and packages. Single occupancy rates start at PhP 12,500.00 NET and double occupancy rates start at PhP20,000.00 NET. Premiere Night tickets to Varekai by Cirque du Soleil are exclusively available to the public through this room package. As an added bonus, Premiere Night attendees will have access to an exclusive Cirque du Soleil After Party at the Manila Hotel. Varekai ticket holders will also get a 20% discount on Manila Hotel room rates for their Superior Deluxe Room, Sunset, and Sunrise Suites. The Cirque du Soleil Room Package includes buffet breakfast, free internet access, and complimentary use of Health Club facilities. This special room package is available until July 24, 2011, but the magic continues with the extended stay date until September 31, 2011. Superior Deluxe Room is priced at PhP6,396.00 NET and Sunset/Sunrise suite is priced at PhP13,874.40 NET. As the major presenter of Varekai, Manila Hotel once again made another remarkable endeavor in giving world class services to the country. This once in a lifetime opportunity to see Cirque du Soleil perform in Manila is Manila Hotel’s way of bringing the world and its talents closer to the Filipinos. “After you witness the spectacular performance of Varekai by Cirque du Soleil, come home to the Manila Hotel and relive the magical experience with the Hotel’s world class service and amenities," says Nian Liwanag-Rigor, Manila Hotel Assistant Vice President for PR and Corporate Communications. About Varekai by Cirque du Soleil

Varekai, which means “whenever" in the Romany language of the gypsies, is a story of a young man and his adventures in a magical forest inhabited by enchanting woodland creatures. Varekai, written and directed by Dominic Champagne, first premiered in Montreal in 2002 and has visited more than 12 countries around the world. It has performed over 2,500 shows and was watched by over six million people. Together with Cirque du Soleil and their promoter Hoopla Incorporated, Varekai promises to be an unforgettable and mind-blowing experience. To avail of the Varekai Premiere Room Package and Cirque du Soleil Room Package, visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph or call 527-0011 local 1175. Varekai tickets available through online box office at www.hoopla.ph or www.cirquedusoleil.com. For inquiries, please call 669-2222.