Freedom, flavors and flair
Crowne Plaza celebrates Independence Day
UNIQUE versions of sophisticated and classic designs of the Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog were unveiled at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria lobby on June 12 to celebrate the Philippines’ 120th Independence Day.
Held in collaboration with the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines, the property hosted an elegantly-set classic evening soirée titled “Likha: Taste of Philippine Heritage and Fashion Exhibit” where 14 creations from Gil Granado, Russ Cuevas, Rowell Panlilio, Red Zurbano, Choi Villarama, Danika Damo, Rex Nicdao, Patty Valle, Leonardo Dadivas, Maricris dela Peña, Albert Fontanilla, Dan Cadiz, Simon Ariel Vasquez, and Nardie Presa were notably laid out leading to Seven Corners restaurant, where a festive Filipino feast awaited guests.
Meanwhile, a hint of nostalgia and delight overflowed over dinner with classic Filipino comfort food and classics like chicken adobo, laing, Bicol express, and all- time favorite street food balut, tokneneng, squid balls, kikiam, fish ball, and chicken skin along isaw, pork barbecue, adidas, betamax and helmet comprised a grand fiesta at the buffet. Dessert choices included suman sa lihiya, kutsinta and puto.
A rondalla from Children’s Joy Foundation, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria’s chosen beneficiary for the year 2018, played classic Filipino folk tunes and songs to entertain the guests through the night of freedom.