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GMP Securities In February The Arabella Hotel & Spa was the perfect setting for two unbelievable events for an International Mining Group. For the first event, the pool area was transformed into the “Cultures of Cape Town” with the 300 guests seated in three different areas, each representing a different culture (in broad strokes of course). Cape Malay in chilli red & gold, was all about the Bo-Kaap…spice shops & flower sellers. Shebeen explored life in the Township with custom tin figurines & beaded bottles. Cape Dutch In blue & white was inspired by our Dutch ancestry…& our fabulous Winelands. As guests arrived for pre-dinner cocktails…street performers, stilt walkers, marimbas & a contortionist performed jaw dropping acts. After spending the day networking & playing a few rounds of golf, it was time for another unbelievable night. Pre-Dinner drinks were quite the affair in front of the Club House & set the tone for the evening. Guests were mesmerized by the talented Shannon Fourie & gorgeous models showcasing jewellery by two young London designers & the award winning Uwe Koetter Jewellers. Then Guests walked down to the spectacular 600m² clear span marquee for dinner. Situated on the first pitch, the marquee had panoramic views of the lagoon & hotel. The table decor was all about "Understated Elegance" with hues of blue & lots of candles (1020 to be exact)… truly spectacular! After dinner Tasha Baxter & DJ Dean Fuel kept the party going till the wee hours of the morning! 42