Photos by Star Sabroso
Every year, the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines holds its annual themed media appreciation party. Last year’s celebration has been postponed to this year as the company has been busy, especially with the new hotel opening in The Fort BGC. In 2014, the theme was Hunger Games and our favorite Shangri-La general managers and communications team were all dolled up in their favorite characters from The Capitol, the citizens of Panem, and the Hunger Games’ tributes.
This year, the theme is Star Wars, aptly titled The Shangri-La Force Awakens, with the event held in Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The force is strong with the five Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, as everyone donned character costumes from the popular movie franchise. Stormtroopers guarded the red carpet, and guests enjoyed photo-ops with Yoda, Chewbacca and BB-8. The food was not to be missed, as guests indulged in galaxy-inspired culinary creations as evidenced by the sashimi station designed like the solar system, freshly made vegetables, meat and fish placed in cans and silver packs for that outerspace feel, colorful planet-like desserts and funky cocktails made for Jedis and the dark side of the Force.
The night ended with happy guests as Shangri-La generously gave away accommodation stays from all five properties in the Philippines as well as Shangri-La properties abroad in Japan, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, China, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Maldives and many more.
It was such a fun and intergalactic night, we can’t wait what Shangri-La will come up with next year.
