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A DAZZLING and spectacular evening of uniquely Singaporean-inspired
cuisine teeming with symbolic meanings of prosperity and good
fortune perfectly blended with the upbeat tempo of the
Broadway-themed musicale that captivated more than 300 guests at The
Heritage Hotel Manila, in celebration of the auspicious Chinese New
Year of the Earth Rat.
Eddie Yeo, the Heritage Hotel’s General
Manager spearheaded the ceremonial toss of the only authentic Yu
Sheng Prosperity Salad in the country.
Joining the celebration were Brunei Darussalam
Ambassador Emaleen Teo and spouse; Cambodian Ambassador In May and
spouse; Indonesian Ambassador Prof. Irzan Tandjung and spouse; Lao
Ambassador Leuane Sombounhka; Dato Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi,
Ambassador—Embassy of Malaysia and spouse and Palau Ambassador
Ramon Rechebei who all enjoyed the prosperity platter as well as the
rest of the 8-course Chinese lauriat especially prepared by the
hotel’s Executive Chef, Chef Sunny Goh.
Romina Gervacio, the hotel’s Marketing
Communications Manager hosted the festive occasion, with a dazzling
backdrop of Chinese-inspired golden emblems.
While guests found their way to gastronomic
heaven, the Heritage Hotel’s management and staff spearheaded by
Norielle Roldan, director of Sales and Marketing, put on their
dancing shoes and presented a one-of-a-kind musicale spectacle to
highlight the recently completed $4.5 million refurbishment program
of the hotel, boasting of its 450 brand new rooms. Fabulous jewelry
pieces courtesy of Michelis were given away to add glitter to the
celebration.
To cap the evening in the spirit of achieving
balance and harmony, a special fund-raising activity was held to
benefit the Shepherd of the Hills Foundation, a non-government
organization dedicated to help improve the lives of the abandoned
and street children.
May we all find prosperity and balance in our
lives.
Meanwhile, expertly crafted and visually
arresting jewelry designs mixed with stunning paintings by the
renowned Saturday group of artists was the order of the day as
intentionally acclaimed designer jewelry group Hoseki recently
unveiled their new collection at the Ascott Hotel. Entitled “Look
East”, the new jewelry creations by visionary founder Faico with
his new wife Zabeth Co and their talented pool of designers
including Knoi Esmane and Sharmaine Ng featured a synthesis of
revelations and inspirations drawn all over the orient, from
beautiful Japanese blooms, the bold Chinese dragons and the
intricacy of the Filipina fan. First to offer an exquisite
amalgamation of visual art with jewelry design, Hoseki’s exhibit
raised the bar higher once more and broke down boundaries in both
the jewelry and art world.
The by-invitation-only event had the guests
marveling at Hoseki’s seamless and artistic elegance as they
staged a fashion show that weaved sophistication and luxury, of
beauty and magnificence. With their eye for details and flair for
design, Hoseki’s goal of fusing art and design is slowly coming to
the fruition with their continuously evolving, innovative and
dynamic approach.
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