{"id":184940,"date":"2018-08-21T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/184940\/emperors-palace-turns-20-and-is-more-fabulous-than-ever\/"},"modified":"2018-08-21T14:51:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T12:51:25","slug":"emperors-palace-turns-20-and-is-more-fabulous-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2018\/08\/21\/emperors-palace-turns-20-and-is-more-fabulous-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Emperors Palace turns 20 and is more fabulous than ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Palace of Dreams, Emperors Palace, is celebrating its 20th birthday over the next 20 weeks and during this festive period, visitors can look forward to a series of surprises across the resort until December 13.<\/p>\n<p>From a colossal artificial birthday cake and golden treats at Aurelia\u2019s Restaurant to a coffee table book and a remembrance walkway, Emperors Palace invites both young and old to join in the birthday celebrations.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Standing tall in the Entertainment Emporium, and guaranteed to leave visitors awestruck, is a 10-metre wide, three-metre high artificial birthday cake that surrounds the iconic statue of David.<\/p>\n<p>A special event held on August 16 saw celebrities and their children ice and decorate hundreds of cupcakes, which will be donated to local children\u2019s and old age homes.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The Entertainment Emporium will also boast the Star Walkway, featuring clay handprint tiles of all the famous local and international faces who have visited Emperors Palace.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184942\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-184942\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNENTERTAINMEN_95572-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNENTERTAINMEN_95572-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNENTERTAINMEN_95572-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNENTERTAINMEN_95572-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNENTERTAINMEN_95572.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delectable golden treats will be available at Aurelia\u2019s Restaurant in celebration of Emperors Palace\u2019s 20th birthday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the birthday period, visitors are encouraged to keep a lookout for the spectacular light show that is going to be projected on the side of the five-star Peermont D\u2019oreale Grande Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>The resort is also commemorating its rich and vibrant history spanning two decades with a coffee table book.<\/p>\n<p>The celebrations continue at Aurelia\u2019s Restaurant where the standard \u00e0 la carte menu has been transformed to include luxurious gold-leaf encrusted dessert items, including Nutella filled cronuts and macaroons.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/184840\/take-in-a-show-at-the-barnyard-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Take in a show at the Barnyard<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/184848\/the-music-of-the-eagles-comes-to-life-at-carnival-city\/\" target=\"_blank\">The music of The Eagles comes to life at Carnival City<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Festive hotel specials are also on the cards.<\/p>\n<p>For those in need of rest and relaxation, Octavia\u2019s Day Spa offers a 20 Carat Golden Facial that will not disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>Valid from Mondays to Thursdays, the facial uses the powers of gold to restore weary skin.<\/p>\n<p>For bookings contact 011 928 1815 or visit www.octavias.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit www.emperorspalace.com or contact 011 928 1000.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a 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