AN ensemble of world-class performers in one astonishing show and a leading bank best known for its innovative products and services. Together, they will create a thrilling experience unparalleled by the others.

BDO Unibank, Inc. will co-present the staging of Cirque Du Soleil’s Varekai in the Philippines, one of the world’s best circus performances, to date. The much-anticipated touring show will happen in Rizal Park Grounds, Manila, and will run from June 22 to July 24, 2011.

“BDO and Cirque du Soleil share common denominators -- creativity, strength and flexibility. We provide the best products and services to our clients, and Cirque always gives the audience the best performance there is. The combination is indeed a great fit,” the Bank said.

Valued Bank clients will get the chance to enjoy the top-notch show during the “Special BDO Night”. And throughout Varekai’s month-long run, special door prizes will be exclusively given to BDO customers. Non-BDO clients are also welcome to visit the BDO booth for special treats.

Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian Entertainment Company that produces dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment since the early 80s. Each show is a fusion of circus styles from around the world, with its own central theme and storyline. Over the years it has expanded, going from one show to 19 shows in over 271 cities on every continent except Antarctica.

Some of Cirque’s famous shows and still running worldwide are Saltimbanco, Mystere, Alegria, Zumanity, Love, Viva Elvis and O. For its Manila show, Cirque du Soleil will amaze the audience with Varekai (pronounced ver-ay-kie which means wherever in the Romany language of the gypsies), a captivating story that tells the adventures of a young man who descended from the sky into the world searching for a place or realm called Varekai.

Magnificent costumes, awesome backdrops, and never before seen movements that challenge the limits of space and time all come together in a class act that Filipino viewers have yet to witness and will never forget. The Philippines is the third Asian country to host the show, following Taipei and Seoul.