'Kiss of the Sea' multimedia show opens to rave reviews on Phu Quoc Island

All 5,000 tickets on the night of ‘Kiss of the Sea’ grand opening were sold out

Hanoi (VNA) - A new oceanside, multimedia and multi-sensory show,created by an award-winning French producer, amazed a full house at theofficial premiere on January 26 in Sunset Town on Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang.

The sold-out performance is another feather in the cap for Sunset Town, whichhas become 'the Pearl Island's' premier destination thanks to the recentlyopened "Kiss Bridge", an iconic landmark, and VUI-Fest Bazaar, a newvibrant and contemporary night market concept. 
 
'Kiss of the Sea', the latest jewel in SunGroup's crown, marks the fourth consecutive addition to the entertainmentcomplex in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc. This development comes as part of animpressive investment totaling over 4,000 billion VND. In the history ofVietnam's entertainment industry, it stands out as the most substantialinvestment in such a complex to date.

'Kiss of the Sea' is the brainchild of theParis-based production company ECA2, which has developed some of the world’smost renowned spectacular multimedia shows, including Wings of Time(Singapore), Fountain of Dream (China), and BIG O (the Republic of Korea).

The multi-sensory show, an extravaganza oflight, music, fireworks and dance, received rave reviews from the audience onopening night and has already been called a game-changer for Vietnam'sentertainment industry.

During the opening of the show, Mr. Dang MinhTruong - Chairman of Sun Group, stated: "Delivering a breathtakingmulti-sensorial experience that amazed a multi-generation and multiculturalaudience, 'Kiss of the Sea' has clearly set a new benchmark for stage shows,not just in Vietnam, but the whole world over. Showcasing cutting-edgeproduction techniques and innovative special effects as well as mesmerizingperformances from the performers, I believe this show will redefine ourunderstanding of entertainment and art”.

Chairman of Sun Group Dang Minh Truong states during the opening of the show

Featuring fire, water, laser, light, music,visuals and fireworks as well as acrobatic performances by 60 internationalperforming artists hailing from 20 countries, the show has been described as adazzling spectacle. Each showtime concludes with a high-altitude fireworksdisplay featuring visual effects, which will always leave the audience amazed.The fireworks script will also be continuously updated, meaning everyawe-inspiring experience will be unique.

Mr. Jean-Christophe Canizares, CEO of ECA2,said: “'Kiss of the Sea' is a one-of-a-kind show in so many ways. Firstly, it’sthe biggest show of its kind, not just here in Phu Quoc or in Vietnam. I meanit’s the biggest in Asia, potentially, maybe even the biggest in the world! Ourcompany has never done anything at this scale before and, from our heart, ofcourse, we’re happy about it, we’re proud about it and we hope that everybodywill like the show the way we like it because, truly, it’s outstanding! We havethe most advanced technologies on the biggest stage on one of the world's mostbeautiful islands… we have an amazing cast, incredible costumes and we havefireworks everywhere. Come on, you have to like it!”

This dazzling spectacle of ‘Kiss of the Sea’ is attractively presented by 60 multicultural artists hailing from 20 countries worldwide

Upon opening 'Kiss of the Sea' has alsobecome one of the world's largest sea-based theater shows with a capacity of5,000 and a seawater screen that spans 1,000 square meters by one of the mostbeautiful beaches in the world.

The recently opened iconic 'Kiss Bridge' isalso part of the unique stage show, which weaves a tale of intergalactic lovebetween a man on Earth and a beautiful female guardian from the other side ofthe galaxy. The story chronicles not only their romance but also their epicstruggle against dark forces to safeguard the planets. Audiences are whiskedaway on an emotional journey, during which they witness a breathtaking clashbetween the elemental forces of fire and water before they are swept intoeuphoria amid the sky-bursting fireworks, celebrating the cosmic lovers'triumph over evil.

On the night of its premiere, all 5,000 tickets for the show were sold out.Many famous local and international artists, such as Han Sara and Ngo Kien Huy,flew to Phu Quoc especially to enjoy this unique spectacle, which will furtherraise the profile of this tropical island as an exciting and vibrantdestination.
 

Tourists express their overwhelming feelings with the Kiss of the Sea show

During the show's debut, members of the audience were gasping with delight asthey experienced a multi-sensory and emotional "feast" created by theinterplay of lights, lasers, fire, water, and fireworks with the performers'acrobatics. After the show concluded with an incredible display of fireworks,the grandstands erupted with applause and cheers, creating a vibrant andunforgettable scene.
Lera, a visitor from Kazakhstan, said:"I was blown away and surprised by this performance during my Phu Quoctrip. I had goosebumps in nearly every scene, and the fireworks finale was nextlevel! Honestly, I was on such a high, I felt tears welling up!”

A highlight of Kiss of the Sea show is the daily firework displays

A landmark and pioneering show, 'Kiss ofthe Sea' underlines Sun Group's dedicated and ongoing mission in Vietnam to“Adding charm to the lands” with far-reaching investments and developments.Indeed, Sun Group and their French partners worked for eight years to perfectthis masterpiece. Together, they have evidently produced a world-classentertainment and cultural experience that will not only elevate the allure ofPhu Quoc but also leave an indelible mark on the tourism industry in Vietnamand the region.

Along with Kiss Bridge and VUI-Fest Bazaar,'Kiss of the Sea' further highlights Phu Quoc as a dynamic year-round hotspotin the eyes of global travelers./.

VNA