ADMIRAL Hotel Manila’s MGallery recently hosted “Art on the Bay” that celebrated art in all forms. It highlighted the 75th anniversary of the steadfast relationship between the Philippines and France, in partnership with the latter’s embassy and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
The event served as a venue of creative expressions through visuals, music, dance, fashion and culinary arts last November 10 at the hotel’s rooftop dining destinations: the Admiral Club Manila Bay and Coconut Grove.
Two-time World Hip Hop Dance Champion UPeepz, talented performers from CCP and Alice Reyes’s Dance Philippines opened the night’s first performance.
Executive Chef and Maîtres Cuisiniers de France Cyrille Soenen joined forces with guest chef and restaurateur Antonio “Tony Boy” Escalante of Antonio’s Group of Restaurants in guiding guests to a sumptuous four-hands meal, which produced a fusion of Filipino and French flavors.
Soenen said: “We curated the dishes to ensure we highlight both Filipino and French cuisine with our own styles, and matched them with every piece of art being presented in between the five-course dinner.”
The Admiral Hotel team and partners showcased art pieces that featured Filipino and French artistic talents, which made the evening a truly “sensorial journey, and [gave…attendees] a complete experience.” Guests also enjoyed upbeat music and the panoramic view of the iconic Manila Bay sunset.