WITH a magnificent setting at the lower veranda of Vista Restaurant overlooking the city, Eden Nature Park and Resort staged a grand countdown celebration to welcome 2016 which was truly a night of indulgence.
The resort's culinary team laid out a lavish sumptuous holiday feast of international buffet dinner where guests enjoyed mouthwatering dishes.
To add a sparkle to the evening was an exceptional live entertainment by various performers. More than the usual countdown show, the resort featured two local school-based performing groups, Kultura Edeng and the Elias B. Lopez Memorial National High School together with Kalumon Performing Ensemble, and the women-led world music band, Mebuyan. The members of Kultura Edeng and the Elias B. Lopez Memorial National High School are all students of Elias B. Lopez Memorial National High School, which is located just below the resort. Both groups are extracurricular school activities supported by Eden Nature Park and Resort and the Kauswagan sa Timog ang Mindanaw Foundation as part of the resort’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
A huge crowd of revelers joined the throngs of cheering as the resort also featured the delightful cultural performances of Kalumon Performing Ensemble, an Internationally acclaimed, Davao-based, dance-theater performing group composed of students, independent artists, and young professionals.
A show of this scale allowed the resort to bring together Davao’s pride to entertain the guests throughout the spectacular evening to enjoy live music of mesmerizing sounds and high energy.
There were raffle draws for lucky guests who won overnight accommodation in Seda Abreeza Hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Davao, and Waterfront Insular Hotel. Lucky winners won a one (1) month gym membership at Holiday Gym and Spa and Gift Certificates from Elysia Wellness Spa.
The event was hosted by ABS-CBN’s TV Personality, Ms. Claudette Centeno and directed by Oscar Casaysay. Roland Jumawan was the official photographer of the event.
While teens and adults are hooked up to the celebration, kids had fun at the kiddie corner at Cafe Vista hosted by Happyface Partyhaus.
As the clock stroked to midnight, awe-inspiring performers, confetti and balloon showers, and wine toasts surrounded guests as they created their most memorable start to 2016.
Guests celebrated all night long singing and dancing their favorite songs with Flight99 Band.
The resort reinforced its good image as a tourist destination, and as a venue for a stellar celebration of welcoming the New Year.