Baby, it’s cold outside—especially in Okada Manila , which officially kicked off the holiday season with the theme “Enchanting Crystal Winter” on Friday, November 15. Dubbed “Manila’s Grand Icon, ” the resort delivered its signature grandeur with a majestic and whimsical four-part celebration held at the Fountain Foyer. The event opened with a breathtaking performance by Okada’s entertainment group, debuting their new show, “Enchant.
” The dazzling production featured the iconic fountain—the world’s largest multicolor dancing water fountain—synchronized to Disney’s Frozen anthem, “Let It Go,” captivating the audience. This was followed by performances from the Manila String Machine and Acapellago serenaded the crowd, whose merry tunes captured the holiday spirit. Main performer SB19’s Stellvester “Stell” Ajero also graced the stage with dynamic and groove-filled performances from his own songs, such as “Classic,” “Anino,” “Room,” to the rendition of top hits like “‘Di Ko Masabi,” by Ryan Cayabyab and Holiday classics like “O Holy Night,” and “All I want for Christmas is You.
” At the heart of the celebration, a towering 34-foot frosty Christmas tree decorated in blue and white with a touch of shimmering lights was lit by its executives marking the official start of a month-long holiday celebration. The Forbes five-star resort transformed into a magical winter wonderland, complete with a Christmas Village . The Crys.