jin loves to eat: Varekai by Cirque du Soleil

Friday, July 1, 2011

Varekai by Cirque du Soleil

My birthday came early this year. Birthday cake

I don’t like getting older. Annoyed

But I love birthday presents! Gift with a bow

The Grand Chapiteau at Quirino Grand Stand, Rizal Park

My e-ticket. Thank you, Jerms! Smile

Varekai’s sponsors, BDO, Manila Hotel, and Sun Life Financial

I notice that people love having their pictures taken with this poster

So I fall in line and have mine taken, too. I want to do the exact same pose,
but too many people are watching and waiting so I get a bit shy

Jerms, Nikko, Felisse, Frances, Florence, Me

VIP ticket holders get to hang out in the Tapis Rouge.
Do not let the yellows and blues fool you. It is a sexy, sexy place inside.

As I enter the lounge I suddenly want to let my hair lose, put on my sexiest, sultriest smile and… pole dance. Seriously. Thank God there is not a pole in sight!!!

There are baked goodies by The Manila Hotel

I see my favorite Mango Coconut Sago! Drools…

Free-flowing wine, fruit juice and iced tea

You are not allowed to take photos during the show, so this is the closest you’ll ever get.
Thank you, Ricky, for letting us in! Smile

Now, the show.

As I’ve said, cameras are not allowed so you just have to use your imagination. And imagine a lot of vibrant colors, a lot of swinging, flying, jumping around, naked men, beautiful costumes, awkward, spine-tingling poses. And on your part there will be a lot of laughter, awe, applauding, and a few hair-raising, heart-stopping moments.

Many times during the show, I wish I were part of the Varekai cast. I also want to be thrown up high into the air, fly from down there to up there, jump from up there to down there.

I know I can do it.

I am a sucker for heights. I crave the adrenaline rush.