Marriott Hotel Manila Officially Welcomes the Festive Season with Tree Lighting
From the life-size gingerbread train carrying festive goodies and hampers, a captivating ballet performance to the 20 ft-high stunning Christmas tree—Marriott Hotel Manila in Resorts World Manila kicked off the festive season with a spectacle last November 7.
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Ballet Philippines performed an enchanting piece of the Nutcracker to warm up the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which was hosted by KC Montero.
Ballet Philippines performed an enchanting piece of the Nutcracker to start off the ceremony
Cluster General Manager for Marriott Manila, Sheraton Hotel Manila, and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, Bruce Winton led the tree lighting ceremony and lit up the decorations together with the kids from Save the Children Philippines and their Ambassador Katarina Rodriguez.
(L-R) KC Montero, Save the Children Ambassador Katarina Rodriguez, and Cluster General Manager for Marriott Manila, Sheraton Hotel Manila, and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, Bruce Winton pose for a photo with Santa Claus
Christmas carols echoed through the halls and there came Santa, walking down the staircase, greeting the children and all the guests a Merry Christmas.
Kids from Save the Children Philippines were given gifts from Santa Claus /IMAGE Manila Marriott
The festivities did not end there as guests were invited to the Manila Ballroom, which was transformed into a Pinoy Carnival complete with gaming booths such as the popular Coin Toss, Pop the Balloon, Color Game, Ring Toss, and Shoot the Can.
Pinoy Carnival-themed celebration at Manila Marriott Hotel /IMAGE Manila Marriott
Apart from the tree lighting ceremony, Manila Marriott also celebrated its Global Customer Appreciation Week along with valued partners, media, and clients.
Cluster General Manager Bruce Winton proudly shared the charitable efforts of Marriott Worldwide Business Councils-Philippines along with their partnership with Save the Children Philippines, from Run to Give and the 1st Annual Golf Tournament.
Cluster General Manager for Marriott Manila, Sheraton Hotel Manila, and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo Bruce Winton
Guests were entertained by Limerence Duo’s acrobatic performance and Acro Salsa’s heart-stopping stunts. These dancers from Belarus perform weekly at the Grand Bar of Resorts World Manila.
Limerence Duo and Acro Salsa also performed in the celebration
Marriott’s culinary team also showcased their colorful Christmas-themed desserts such as delectable Christmas log cakes, chocolate pralines, gingerbread, stollen bread, holiday nougat bites, and a lot of chocolate goodies.
At the same time, guests got to enjoy the 12-inch Christmas Giant Pan of chicken sisig, roasted maple-glazed bone-in leg of pork served with potato wedges, and other side dishes.
The 12-inch Christmas Giant Pan
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This is a press release. Edits were made prior to publishing.
