Highly acclaimed Korean non-verbal show Cookin' Nanta now in Manila

Good news to Korea lovers and theater enthusiasts! Korea's longest running and most popular non-verbal show, Cookin' Nanta is ready to sizzle here in Manila for a limited season at Solaire Resort and Casino's The Theatre from November 10 – 15, 2015.

Featuring the story of four crazy chefs, who were given the task of preparing a wedding banquet in just an hour, Cookin' Nanta is based on the rhythms of the traditional Korean percussion quartet 'Samulnori.' The word 'Nanta' (난타) literally means “wild beating" or "to strike relentlessly”in Korean. Hence, the main theme of the show is to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spoons, pots and pans as instruments in a wonderful musical frenzy of reckless rhythms and percussion. This cooking show is accompanied by some acrobatics, comedy, magic tricks, and pantomime, which makes it all the more exciting for the audience.

Running 90 minutes long, the highlights of the show include a wedding ceremony, a dumpling challenge, and a water drum sequence, which have delighted audiences from different parts of the world. The show is open to all and doesn't have age restrictions.

The show premiered in Korea in October 1997 at Hoam Art Hall in Seoul. Since then, it has become the most popular show in Korea, with the record of having the largest number of audience in the country's theater history. It also received an award for Best Performance at the 1999 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it made its international debut, and has also achieved international recognition in Broadway, the United States, Italy, Japan, and Singapore among many others.

If you're in Korea, you can still catch Nanta in exclusive theaters in Seoul (Jeongdong, Myeongdong, & Hongdae), and in Jeju for around 60,000 won for VIP seats, 50,000 won for S seats, and 40,000 won for A seats (Check out HERE for more details). But if you're here in Manila, why not take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, and book your tickets now? :)

Supported by Korea Tourism Organization Manila, Korean Cultural Center in cooperation with Solaire Resorts & Casino, the ticket prices and show dates are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES

• November 10 (8pm) Tue 
• November 11 (8pm) Wed 
• November 12 (8pm) Thu 
• November 13 (8pm) Fri 
• November 14 (3pm & 8pm) Sat 
• November 15 (3pm & 8pm) Sun

For ticket inquiries, you may call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. For group bookings (20 or more), you may email alma@ticketworld.com.ph.

"High energy experience with infectious rhythms."~ The Guardian
"Explodes with rhythm, fizzes with acrobatic energy."~ Evening News-e style

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Thanks to Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Tourism Organization Manila, and Korean Cultural Center for the event details and info! :)

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Book your autumn or winter trip at the Korea Travel Mart 2015

Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization

Booking a trip to Korea has never been more exciting!^^ 

If you're thinking of an autumn or a winter trip to Korea to cap off the year, you might as well book it at the Korea Travel Mart 2015 at Glorietta Mall Activity Center in Makati, on October 24-25, 2015, where special gifts will be given to everyone who will book an air ticket or tour package.

Organized by Korea Tourism Organization Manila, this 2-day event is a great opportunity to put your travel plans to reality as there will be a lot of travel package options to choose from. With various travel agencies such as Adam's Express Travel Corp., Aerial Travel & Tours, Horizon Travel & Tours, International Journeys, Rakso Travel, Skynet Travel Corp., Travel Plus International Inc., and Wintrex Travel Corp. participating in the event, you may just find the perfect tour package that suit your travel preferences.

Aside from that, you will surely enjoy the various special performances that will be showcased during the event. These include 'The Painters: Hero', a Korean non-verbal performance that mixes art with play, and music; a cooking demo by the Korean Cultural Center; a Taekwondo demonstration; dance lessons by Kpop cover dance group SHINErs; and an intermission number from the Kpop group 'Nom', who will also have a fan sign event.

Sponsored by the Korean Culture Center, and the Philippine Kpop Convention, Inc., the admission to the event is FREE. Event partners include Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Jeju Air, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia.

For more information about the event, you may contact Korea Tourism Organization Manila at (02) 880-0312 to 13, or they can also send an email to ktomanila@gmail.com.

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For more information about Korean Tourism, you may visit the Korea Tourism Organization Official Website, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

For Filipinos, follow Korea Tourism Organization Manila at Facebook, Twitter, and KakaoTalk (@ktomanila) for the latest updates on Korea tourism, events, tour packages and promos. :)

Thanks to Korea Tourism Organization Manila for the event info :)

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