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Vidanta Resorts celebrates the first anniversary of JOYÀ from Cirque du Soleil, a culinary and theatrical experience unique in its class in the Riviera Maya. Located in the tourist destination of Vidanta in the Riviera Maya, JOYÀ is the first resident show of Cirque du Soleil in Mexico, housed in the award-winning theater custom-made, which is the only one that has dinner and champagne during the show.

The production debuted in November 2014 as the result of a unique collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Grupo Vidanta, developer of resorts and tourist infrastructure in Mexico and Latin America. In its first year, JOYÀ has successfully attracted thousands of visitors from the region and has gained international recognition as one of the most special Cirque du Soleil experiences in the world. To date, JOYÀ has given more than 300 shows that have been sold and received excellent reviews, as well as being Cirque du Soleil's only permanent show outside of the United States.

The 600-seat theater, which provides an intimate and magnificent experience, is recognized throughout Mexico for its innovative architecture and engineering, as well as for its incorporation of Mexican art and heritage. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Riviera Maya and rooted in the richness of the local culture, the Cirque du Soleil Theater - designed and built by Grupo Vidanta - was awarded in 2015 as the Building of the Year by the leading Mexican architecture and construction magazine Works of Grupo Expansión, for being considered the most important facility built in Mexico this year.

"Vidanta is proud of the success that JOYÀ and its magnificent theater have had this first year,” comments Iván Chávez, Executive Vice President of Grupo Vidanta. "The show has had a positive impact on the Riviera Maya through the creation of jobs and the increase of tourists. We look forward to the continued growth and prestige of our partnership with Cirque du Soleil.”

JOYÀ is an innovative experience that combines gastronomy with the performing arts, involving the five senses of the audience. Based on the heritage of Mexico, JOYÀ tells the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter who embark on a transformative adventure to uncover the secrets of life.

The Mexican culture inspired the entire show, from the costumes to the design of the stage and the acts included in the production. Unlike any other Cirque du Soleil show, JOYÀ provides a culinary experience and champagne for attendees, with a themed menu and the original Moët Champagne Mercier, exclusively available at the Cirque du Soleil Theater.

"We are thrilled with the enthusiasm that has surrounded JOYÀ in the last year,” explains Yasmine Khalil of Cirque du Soleil, Executive Producer of JOYÀ. "The response has been extremely positive and our artists and technicians always want to share the JOYÀ experience with the audience in each of the presentations. Both the production and the unique stage reach the audience and offer them an unparalleled culinary experience and entertainment.”

Grupo Vidanta, together with Cirque du Soleil, celebrated the anniversary of JOYÁ on Saturday, November 21, with 600 guests, at the Vidanta Theater in the Riviera Maya. Attendees enjoyed a dinner and a JOYÀ VIP show, followed by an after party.

Acerca de Vidanta Resorts (spanish only)

Vidanta es una colección élite de propiedades de lujo localizadas en las playas más codiciadas de México. Los siete destinos turísticos de Vidanta consisten de Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta, Vidanta Riviera Maya, Vidanta Los Cabos, Vidanta Acapulco, Vidanta Puerto Peñasco, Vidanta Puerto Vallarta y Vidanta Mazatlán. Además, Vidanta está compuesta de seis diferentes cadenas de hoteles, cada una de las cuales ofrecen una experiencia de estancia excepcional, incluyendo a Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss, Mayan Palace y Sea Garden. Vidanta está dedicada a elevar la típica vivencia de resort a través de una evolución continua, con una visión basada en innovación y los mejores estándares de calidad. Cada hotel cuenta con una extensa lista de comodidades, servicios característicos y experiencias auténticas y únicas en cada destino. Adicionalmente, Vidanta presenta una diversa selección de opciones de entretenimiento y actividades; spas de primer mundo y campos de golf diseñados por los grandes deportistas del deporte como los de Jack Nicklaus y el nuevo de Greg Norman en Nuevo Vallarta.

Desde nuevos resorts en desarrollo en las partes más deseadas de México hasta una variedad de innovadoras atracciones, incluyendo a JOYÀ de Cirque du Soleil –que recientemente debutó en el Vidanta de la Riviera Maya–, así como el próximo hotel y parque temático Cirque-Vidanta, Vidanta constantemente se expande y ofrece nuevas y exclusivas vivencias a los huéspedes.

Para más información, visita www.vidanta.com

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Acerca de Cirque du Soleil

JOYÀ es la 36º producción de Cirque du Soleil desde 1984. Cirque du Soleil principalmente es un proveedor de contenido creativo para una amplia variedad de proyectos. Además de los espectáculos, la compañía con oficinas centrales en Montreal, extiende su talento creativo a otras esferas de actividad. Mientras mantiene estrictos estándares de calidad y originalidad artística, Cirque du Soleil da a los nuevos proyectos la misma energía y espíritu que caracterizan cada uno de los shows. Cirque du Soleil es una organización basada en Québec que brinda entretenimiento artístico de alta calidad. Desde sus principios en 1984, cerca de 150 millones de espectadores en más de 300 ciudades en seis continentes se han emocionado con Cirque du Soleil. Para más información de Cirque du Soleil, visita www.cirquedusoleil.com. Para conocer más acerca de ONE DROP Foundation, visita www.onedrop.org.