Warning: An Epic Chimaek Festival Is About To Hit Town

Crispy fried chicken and cold, cold beer is one of the most classic, unbeatable food combos ever. And every summer, South Koreans celebrate this delicious match at the ChiMac Festival (or sometimes Chimaek). This year, the Chimac Festival is coming to Manila on September 7 at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.

It’s going to be a fun way to immerse yourself in the best of Korean culture and cuisine with a week-long celebration of live music, games, and entertainment. Savor Korean comfort food with ChiMac, a combination of “chicken” (chi) and “mac” (beer) in Korean. 

Here's what you can expect: 

1. Eat-all-you-can and free-flowing beer

Indulge in the ultimate feast with unlimited servings of mouthwatering Korean fried chicken paired with endless beer. On top of that, there will be a diverse array of authentic Korean dishes, from tteokbokki, kimbap, and kimchi to Korean-style sausage (sundae) or skewered fish cake soup, a popular street snack. 

A Korean pancake station will cook up buchimgae with flavors like kimchi, potato, seafood, zucchini, or shiitake mushroom. There will also be a huge amount of Korean snacks like fried dumplings, sausage and rice cake skewers, and sweet and sour fried chicken balls. A Korean noodles station will let you choose from three types of noodles—guksu, glass or instant — with your choice of kimchi, sweet and sour or deep soy sauce. And a Korean hot station will serve up chicken skewers, herb marinated fresh pork belly (samgyupsal) skewers, bulgogi, and braised spicy pork ribs. 

2. Show-stopping performances

Experience a night of electrifying performances that will keep you on your feet. Groove to the beats of the renowned DJ Kara, known for her high-energy sets and ability to get the crowd moving. Enjoy the iconic tunes of The Itchyworms, one of the Philippines' most beloved bands, bringing their unique blend of rock and pop to the stage.

The event will be hosted by Miss Korea Philippines 2018 and Korean Philippine TV personality, Shine Kuk. Plus, more surprise performers will make this a night to remember!

3. Exciting games and prizes 

Challenge your friends and take part in a variety of fun games. Test your skills, win amazing prizes, and create lasting memories with exciting activities designed to entertain everyone.

We're especially looking forward to the chicken and beer drinking contest! There will also be a beer pong tournament, and a traditional hanboek dress experience! 

4. Vibrant Korean culture

Be immersed in the rich culture of Korea, from the beautifully-themed decorations, traditional and contemporary Korean music, and lively atmosphere that will capture the essence of a true Chimac Festival.

Solaire Chimac Festival | tickets are available at (02) 8888 8888 or email chimacfestival@solaireresort.com | FB: @solaireresort | IG: @solaireresort | 1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque | Photos courtesy of Solaire.