Manila’s Newest Immersive Destination Brings Korean Folklore to Life
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Philippine Amusement and Entertainment Corp. (PAEC) introduces a new immersive attraction redefining how stories are experienced in Manila as BARI: The Abandoned Princess officially opens at Ayala Malls Manila Bay on May 23, 2026.
Inspired by the legendary Korean tale of Princess Bari, the attraction combines immersive technology, cinematic environments, interactive storytelling, and cultural artistry into a one-of-a-kind mythic journey.
Developed by PAEC as a fully walk-through experience, BARI invites visitors to step beyond traditional entertainment and enter a world where emotion, mythology, and imagination unfold around them in real time.
A Legendary Tale Reimagined
At the heart of the experience is the story of Bari, a princess abandoned at birth and forgotten by the kingdom that rejected her.
But when the very parents who cast her aside face death, Bari becomes the only one willing to journey beyond the world of the living in search of salvation.
Her path leads across vast oceans, towering mountains, and mysterious spiritual realms, exploring themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, resilience, and unconditional love.
Rather than simply retelling the legend, BARI transforms the narrative into a deeply immersive experience where guests move alongside the story itself.
Step Inside a Living Myth
Inside BARI, environments shift continuously through synchronized projections, atmospheric soundscapes, responsive spaces, and surreal visual transitions.
Every chapter is designed to feel alive and allows visitors to move through dreamlike worlds where mythology unfolds across light, movement, and space.
Featured immersive zones include:
Beginning of the Journey: Manila to Seoul
A symbolic gateway experience that transports guests from Manila into Bari’s mythological universe through cinematic environmental transformations.
Love in the Seasons of Seoul
Inspired by the emotional beauty of Seoul’s changing seasons, this poetic installation captures moments of memory, longing, and quiet reflection.
Bari: The Abandoned Princess
The emotional centerpiece of the attraction, where guests accompany Bari through mystical landscapes toward the luminous realm between life and death.
Step into the Story
An interactive environment where visitors become part of the story itself and shaping personal encounters through movement, exploration, and discovery.
A New Era of Experiential Entertainment
As audiences continue searching for experiences that are immersive, meaningful, and visually unforgettable, BARI introduces a fresh direction for entertainment in the Philippines.
Blending Korean folklore with contemporary digital artistry, the attraction creates a space where culture and technology exist side by side offering visitors not just something to see, but something to feel.
Already gaining attention among creatives, travelers, and experience-seekers, BARI is poised to become one of Manila’s must-visit immersive destinations this year.
BARI: The Abandoned Princess is now open at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
For tickets and inquiries, call +63 954 987 4572 or email [email protected].
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