Auspicious Festivities to Celebrate The Year of the Wood Snake at City of Dreams Manila

City of Dreams Manila commences its Year of the Wood Snake festivities with auspicious and vibrant Lunar New Year rituals; and dining offers that symbolize prosperity and good fortune at premium restaurants Crystal Dragon, Nobu Manila, and contemporary dining outlet Red Ginger.

Spectacular Chinese New Year Ceremony

To augur good fortune for the community and to highlight an eye-dotting ceremony on January 29, revelers will witness a spectacular lion and 70-ft long dragon dance performances in majestic Chinese New Year tradition performed by skilled artists from Ling Nam Athletic Association in front of the main casino entrance at 5 pm. At the main casino lobby, an imposing installation of this year’s intriguing Chinese zodiac, resplendent in sapphire hues in celebration also of the luxury resort’s tenth year anniversary, is on display.

Explore Your Next Island Getaway at Discovery Samal

Samal Island in Davao Del Norte remains to be one of Mindanao’s hidden gems. Also known as the Island Garden City, it is blessed with amazing sites where one can go snorkelling and diving or relax on its pristine beaches, making it truly a tropical getaway.

Kickstart your 2025 travel plans early and include Samal Island on your must-visit list of island getaways and make Discovery Samal your perfect gateway to this paradise where you can visit and experience various nature activities such as marine parks and sanctuaries, and botanical gardens.

BOOK YOUR SAMAL STAY

Wake up in one of the well-appointed 153 villas and suites and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Davao Gulf as you stroll around the resort. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast for 2 at The Shoreline restaurant, have access to their amenities such as the swimming pool and beach and take advantage of 10% discount on their restaurants and Samal Escape Spa treatments. There’s also complimentary roundtrip transfers to and from Davao International Airport and Davao Welcome Center. Experience all of these when you book your stay now via their website and get a 30% discount on weekday stays and 25% for weekends with a stay period until June 2025. 

AlBarakah’s Arabian Nights Feast dazzles with authentic halal flavors

Like a fable come to life, AlBarakah, the new go-to name in authentic halal food in the country, was recently launched in the Philippines with an exotic Arabian Nights-themed celebration at Crowne Plaza in Ortigas Center. Dubbed “An Arabian Nights Feast,” the glitzy event had guests decked out in their finest traditional Muslim attire as they sampled AlBarakah’s stellar offerings.

True Halal food is hard to come by, as many claim that they are Halal certified, but in fact, the said food products are processed the improper way, which is not Halal, good thing AlBakarah is here to give us true Halal food.

The Peninsula Manila brings the Festive Season to a close with The Feast of the Three Kings

The Peninsula Manila brings the holiday season comes to a close with the arrival of the Three Wise Men of the East – Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar. 

Celebrate the Feast of the Three Kings with them as they spread joy and surprises, and help create more cherished memories to last a lifetime.