photo from the press preview of Varekai in Manila Hotel
I've heard of this Cirque du Soleil from some people, in movies, tv, magazine and the internet. The show runs in different countries and it will have its first show here in Manila this coming June 22, 2011. That's why I'm not that familiar and not so excited when I heard that Cirque du Soleil is coming, and after I Googled it, then I discovered that this show shouldn't be missed, now I'm super excited!
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The press con and preview of the show was held inside the Maynila ballroom in Manila Hotel, its my first time there and I'm amazed on the vintage style of the room and its interiors. I managed to set myself up and fixed my camera gear for some photo coverage to be posted here in my blog.
Tickets for Cirque du Soleil is now on sale and you can buy tickets from a regular price of P2,500 to P6,500 or get that VIP tickets added with a Tapis Rogue for a price of P10,000. Just visit Hooplah.ph for ticket info. Cirque du Soleil will present one of their show called "Varekai", the word means "whenever" from Romany language of the gypsies-the universal wanderers, it is a story happening in this extraordinary world deep within a forest at the summit of a volcano, a world that everything is possible and that world is called Varekai.
They also shared a good news that there will be 20% discount to senior citizens and to kids.
Here are list of schedules of their shows
| June 23, 2011 (Thu) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 24, 2011 (Fri) | 3:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 24, 2011 (Fri) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 25, 2011 (Sat) | 3:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 25, 2011 (Sat) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 26, 2011 (Sun) | 1:00pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 26, 2011 (Sun) | 5:00pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 27, 2011 (Mon) | No Show | No Show |
| June 28, 2011 (Tue) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 29, 2011 (Wed) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| June 30, 2011 (Thu) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 2, 2011 (Sat) | 3:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 2, 2011 (Sat) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 3, 2011 (Sun) | 1:00pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 3, 2011 (Sun) | 5:00pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 4, 2011 (Mon) | No Show | No Show |
| July 5, 2011 (Tue) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 6, 2011 (Wed) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 7, 2011 (Thu) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 8, 2011 (Fri) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 9, 2011 (Sat) | 3:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 9, 2011 (Sat) | 7:30pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 10, 2011 (Sun) | 1:00pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
| July 10, 2011 (Sun) | 5:00pm | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park |
Price and seating arrangements
- VIP guests include DOT Sec. Alberto Lim and Ambassador, Christopher Thornley, of the Embassy of Canada and with general manager of Hoopla, Therese Tinio
- blogger friends spotted at the press preview
- Varekai flashes on the screen
- logo of Hoopla Inc, our local promoter for Cirque du Soleil in Manila
- General Manager of Hooplah
- (forgot the name)
- a view from my seat
- Mr. Robert Mckenzie, tour manager of Cirque du Soleil opens the press preview of the show
- "Its show unlike any other"
- one of the performer in make up and costume
a breath taking stunt
more Varekai performers
-acrobatic moves by a performer using his crutches
- taraannnn!!! everyone clapped after the preview
- awesome make up and costume
- Q and A session with the tour manager, local promoter and Manila Hotel manager
-Manila Hotel Manager shares their plans for their 100th anniversary this Oct 2011, I heard that more shows and surprises coming soon
- and some one on one interview with Cirque du Soleil productions
-interview with the performers
- my view while I was on stage waiting for my turn for the interview
- photo op with one of the performers
- and a group photo with them...as requested by that Manila Hotel waiter hahaha..thanks!
and here are some photos from Varekai show
Flight of Icarus and Georgian Dance
juggling and La promise
Russian Swings
