By Victoria “NIKE” De Dios

It does not really matter how you intend to celebrate the Chinese New Year or Valentine’s day, or to whom do you want to spend these special occasions.

But one thing is certain, the Forbes five-star and Sharecare VERIFIED® integrated resort is ready to make your celebration meaningful, memorable, and above all safe as it gears up for a fortuitous February featuring endless offerings and activities for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. Okada Manila promises a love-filled month of celebrations across the entire resort for all guests to discover and enjoy.

Interestingly, the Year of the Ox is shaping up to be a good year to reclaim good fortune and prosperity. Guests can be a part of traditional events in the resort starting with a lion and dragon dance performance on February 17 at the Pearl Wing Lobby.

Okada Manila is also bringing one of the age-old traditions of the Lunar New Year to the Crystal Corridor. From February 5 to 28, guests can make their wishes come true by joining the Okada Manila Well-Wishing Festival. Each participant will have the opportunity to write their wishes and resolutions for the new year on a special wishing card. A raffle entry will also be given to each participant for a chance to win exciting prizes like a staycation package, dinner at Medley Buffet, or special treatment at The Retreat Spa.

The double celebration continues with Valentine’s offerings that deliver the ultimate romantic and relaxing experience. Couples and families can enjoy a complete resort package that includes an overnight accommodation at the Premium or Executive Suite, complimentary breakfast, gift certificates for our signature restaurants, and a bouquet of flowers from Les Fleurs or a gift package from The Gift Boutique.

Reward Circle members can also avail discounts up to 50% on signature flower arrangements from Les Fleurs from February 1 to 14.  

Guests can also indulge in a variety of ways at Okada Manila’s signature restaurants. Special packages for couples and families are available throughout the month, from a romantic Valentine’s dinner for two at Medley Buffet to an abundant spread of signature dishes from Catch by the Bay and Enbu. Sweet Valentine’s gifts like handcrafted chocolates and specialty cakes are also available at the Lobby Lounge.

Okada Manila’s bigger, brighter, and bolder year continues this month with prosperous offerings and love-filled surprises to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day. For reservations and inquiries, guests are encouraged to call +632 8888 0777 or email roomreservations@okadamanila.com. You may also visit www.okadamanila.com for more information. Follow @okadamanila on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to know more about the latest goings-on around the resort.

If you have an adventurous palate, there different flavors from around the world as The Restaurants at Okada Manila offer various treats to choose from. Savor a sumptuous feast on New Year’s Eve in Medley Buffet for PHP 3,588 for adults and PHP 1,588 for kids and have a special New Year’s lunch for PHP 2,700 for adults and PHP 1,350 for kids. All prices are net.

Get festive and treat your loved ones to a full Filipino feast through Kiapo’s Family Holiday Bilao. For PHP 4,500++ suitable for four persons, guests can choose between lechon kawali bilao or crispy pata bilao and each set comes with one pitcher of iced tea. This offer is extended until January 03, 2021.

For Japanese food enthusiasts, experience Enbu’s signature holiday set menu until December 31, 2020. For PHP 2,020++, enjoy a set of sashimi salad, one-bite tamari-style sushi, ebi fry and menchi-katsu, three kinds of tori karaage, salmon teriyaki, and roasted Iberian pork, and refillable rice and miso soup. Capping off this glorious meal is a heavenly set of ice cream and matcha cheesecake.

Guests can also celebrate a Korean-style New Year through Goryeo’s Merry Grillmas Korean holiday feast. Indulge in its signature dishes, such as herb salt dak galbi, samgyupsal, and doeji galbi for only PHP 1,500 nett.

For those looking for a Cantonese holiday feast, Catch By the Bay’s Festive Feast for Two includes pork belly, stewed chicken with cordyceps flower soup, steamed suahe with garlic and golden mushrooms, and sauteed broccoli, asparagus black grouper meat for PHP 4,500 nett. Promo is until January 31, 2021.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a fun and safe way by staying in any of Okada Manila lavishly appointed suites or in the comfort of one’s home as Cove Manila’s resident DJs spin, play top hits, and drop beats to make the virtual countdown bolder and more exciting!

To ensure proper safety protocols, the virtual countdown celebration will be streamed on Cove Manila’s Twitch.TV channel and Okada Manila’s official social media platforms. In the property, the online event can be viewed in LED setups at the Sportsbook Bar, Coral Lounge, and The Garden. It will be shown in hotel rooms via the Okada Manila channel as well. An hourly voice-over countdown will also be done in the property.
Ensuring the health and safety of guests and team members, Okada Manila is strictly implementing health protocols in line with IATF and DOT guidelines. For reservations, inquiries, and more information, guests may call +632 8888 0777, or visit www.okadamanila.com.