February 2, 2015 - In a fanfare of 'Dream-inspired' pyrotechnics and flashing strobe-lights that lit the skies of Manila Bay, the doors officially opened today on Manila's most electrifying, innovative and diverse entertainment destination. The City of Dreams Manila grand launch ceremony ushered in a new era of entertainment-inspired leisure in the Philippines.
Celebrations of Manila's newest world-class gaming and entertainment destination included a thrilling 'Concert of Dreams', watched by an excited crowd of some 5,000 movers and shakers, starring headliners Ne-Yo, international heartthrob, and Kelly Rowland, the Grammy-award winning singer, who was formerly part of one of the most successful female groups of all time, Destiny's Child.
They were supported by a host of top Philippines stars who are all the pride of the Philippines, including one of PEOPLE ASIA's 'People of the Year', Gary Valenciano; divine diva Zsa Zsa Padilla; R&B-princess Kyla; and Aliw Awards 2014 Entertainer of the Year, Jed Madela.
Thousands of excited visitors witnessed Melco Crown Entertainment's Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho and Mrs. Sharen Ho; Co-Chairman Mr. James Packer; and Mr. Clarence Chung, Chairman & President of Melco Crown Philippines as they were joined by Mr. Cristino Naguiat Jr, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, Mr. Henry Sy, Jr. Chairman of SM Prime Holdings, turned the ceremonial keys - opening the 'Fortune Egg' of City of Dreams Manila and cascading a 'Dream Cloud' of mechanical butterflies - officially mark the launch of the integrated resort.