Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2018/2019 | Page 18

news 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. s a m t s i r Ch Around Town 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 16 www.playtimes.com.hk 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. www.facebook.com/KornhillPlaza