Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2018/2019 | Page 18

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Hong Kong Gold Coast's
Paddington Christmas
"Ballet for All" Christmas
Tree Campaign
Hong Kong Ballet is collaborating with Landmark on a
“Ballet for All” Christmas Tree Campaign. The campaign will
Paddington, the British bear known and loved by all, has set his
raise funds for a relaxed performance customised for special
sights on visiting the Hong Kong Gold Coast this winter. You’ll find
needs audiences and their caregivers. World famous brands,
Paddington at both the Piazza and Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel,
including Balmain, Cartier and Jimmy Choo, have designed and
bringing everyone a joyous British yuletide. To celebrate the festive
decorated Christmas trees with their own unique styles to be
season, the courtyard of the Piazza will transform into a London
displayed at Landmark until the end of November, along with the
Christmas street. Paddington will bring along an eye-catching,
message of the fundraising mission. The Christmas trees will be
classic double-decker bus from London, a floral swing chair,
auctioned at Hong Kong Ballet’s popular annual Ball “The
and a classic red post box, ensuring families and friends get
Gatsby Christmas Soiree”.
to enjoy the most authentic British Christmas. Gold Coast
Piazza will also play host to Hong Kong's first Great Christmas
Pudding Race in which runners have to complete an obstacle
race carrying a Christmas pudding prop.
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Elements Presents
A Crystal Tale
Elements has partnered with Saint-Louis,
the French royal glassware manufacturer,
to present “A Crystal Tale”, decorations
inspired by the enchanted Vosges Forest in France. The mesmerising display centres on
a unique six-metre-high crystal chandelier Christmas tree, comprising 24 classic royal
chandeliers handmade by Saint-Louis. Visitors can enjoy a starry kaleidoscope of crystal
reflections as the tree’s magical sparkle gives the festive season an irresistible glow!
Sweet Fashion
House Holiday
Collection
This Christmas, Hong Kong will see the
launch of the first Holiday Collection
from designer dessert boutique, Sweet
Fashion House. The chocolates and
cakes are created using the finest
ingredients, this time with a festive twist.
The treats will include festive yule logs
and Christmas cakes of all shapes and
sizes. www.sweetfashionhouse.com
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Weiwei The Smiley Elf
From 10 November to 1 January, Weiwei, the elf
from the Smiley Kingdom, will head to Kornhill
Plaza with his friends, Moka Bear, Lala Cat, and
Strawberry Cake Rabbits, encouraging shoppers
to share in the joy of the festive season. Kornhill
Plaza has also prepared a host of seasonal
surprises to spread the Christmas cheer, including
creative workshops, giveaways of Weiwei the
Smiley Elf postcards, stamps and calendars.
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