BAGUIO CITY – Visitors of the Upper Wright Park here were treated to a dazzling
spectacle after the much-awaited Water Fountain Music and Lights Show was
formally inaugurated at the Pool of Pines on September 8, 2023.
The city’s newest attraction, whose project concept was approved by the Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), was funded by the Bloomberry
Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) in the amount of P19 million. BCFI is the corporate
social responsibility arm of Solaire Resort and Casino.
Baguio’s city government sought the assistance of PAGCOR in the installation of the
Water Fountain Music and Lights Show at the Pool of Pines in line with its efforts to
breathe new life into the Upper Wright Park while preserving its rich heritage and
beauty.
“We’re very grateful to all those who made this project possible. This vibrant and
lively attraction will certainly enhance further our city’s reputation as a premier tourist
destination for both local and international visitors,” said City Mayor Benjamin
Magalong, who was joined by BCFI representatives and other local officials in the
event.
visual show.
According to BCFI Executive Director Filipina Laurena, they readily agreed to partner
with the local government of the country’s “Summer Capital” in carrying out the
project as they believe in its potential to reinvent the Upper Wright Park’s identity as
one of the city’s most visited spots.
“Baguio City has always been one of the centers of tourism in the Philippines with its
cool climate and scenic attractions. Without a doubt, this Water Fountain Music and
Lights will not only add to its charm but also provide every visitor a captivating
experience, uniting the harmony of music, the magic of lights and the serenity of the
park’s iconic Pool of Pines,” she said.
The Water Fountain Music and Lights Show project is part of the casino licensees’
provisional obligation to allot a portion of their revenues to their foundations every
month to fund projects related to education, cultural heritage, environment and
health.
