maternity
RED EGGS RECIPE
DIFFERENT CULTURES ALSO DO THIS
• In Korean tradition the 100th day or
Baek-il is considered to be an important
day to celebrate.
• In Japan, babies celebrate their 100 days
of birth at the first eating ceremony called
'Okuizome'. The baby will be served
various types of food, like rice, soup, fish,
boiled vegetables, and a stone placed to
their lips to symbolise good gastronomic
luck and strong, hard teeth.
• In Singapore, families more typically
celebrate the full moon (one month).
• In Taoist or Buddhist families, the
morning of a baby's 30th day after birth,
sacrifices are presented to gods so that
they will protect the child in its later life.
Whilst there are no specific themes that
you must adhere to, here are some ideas.
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Colour – Red is an obvious and
popular choice. Other colours
like gold, silver, blue and pink or
perhaps your own favourite colour
would also work very well.
Chinese astrology – For example,
year of the monkey, pig, dog and
so on. You can have a lot of fun
with this theme.
Candy – This is also a fun and
colourful theme, and you can include
a special dessert table and sweet
treats for your guests.
Cuddly toys – Why not bring to life
your child’s favourite stuffed toy and
fully customise your party with this
playful theme.
Have fun with the décor and let your
imagination run free. Use balloons
and colour to add small touches of
flare to the occasion. Personalisation
can be done by creating a foam
board with your baby’s face,
creating venue decoration and also
photography props.
Ingredients
¼ cup of hot water
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. red food colouring
Hard boiled eggs (boil with 1 tbsp. salt
and vinegar)
Method
1. Make sure the hard boiled eggs
are cool before colouring
2. Combine vinegar, water and food
colouring
3. Put eggs in colour bath till they
are coated in your desired shade
of red
4. Place on a cooling rack with a
paper towel lined tray
VENUES
SHANGRI LA
At Island Shangri-La, themed events
with backdrop, balloons or table
decorations, children's entertainment
and souvenirs are available and can
be customised. DISNEYLAND HOTEL
Why not celebrate with Mickey
and friends at the Disneyland Hotel
Hong Kong. A full range of services
are available including Disney
entertainment, party snacks and
souvenirs.
HOTEL ICON
From traditional pickled ginger and red
eggs to auspicious dishes and 3D cakes,
Hotel ICON can provide a dedicated
service to create an unforgettable event. INTERCONTINENTAL
Intercontinental’s experienced event
planners can help you orchestrate
events, both small and large, to mark
your special occasion.
RITZ CARLTON
Make your child’s 100 days extra
special at The Ritz-Carlton, with a
signature six course Chinese dinner
menu including traditional fortune red
eggs with preserved ginger, tailor-
made giveaways and themed table
decorations. DRAGON KING
GROUP RESTAURANT
With nine branches to choose from,
all located in Central, the team at
Dragon Group can create a variety of
different functions for you, ranging from
traditional Chinese to western.
OCEAN PARK
Celebrations can be held at Ocean Park’s
Neptune or Club Panda restaurants.
Their packages offer a choice of Chinese-
style banquet or Western buffet in a truly
unique setting.
THE VERANDAH RESTAURANT
REPULSE BAY
Sophisticated and refined with beautiful
views across Repulse Bay, The Verandah
is an elegant choice for your special
occasion. It serves traditional Continental
cuisine with a modern twist.
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