How to invite luck into your 2021, the Year of the Ox
With a promise of new beginnings, HSBC Philippines welcomed the Lunar New Year with an interactive virtual event together with Premier customers and media.
The unique event had guests usher in prosperity in a digital journey through an interactive virtual platform. While waiting for the main hall doors to open, they had the opportunity to manifest their wishes through a digital wishing tree, capture moments in a digital photo booth with Year of Ox-themed photo frames and stickers, and do catchup chit-chats with HSBC representatives in virtual lounges. Upon entering the main hall, host Issa Litton greeted guests and set the mood with videos of a traditional lion dance and how HSBC colleagues and their families around the world are preparing for Chinese New Year and sharing their wishes for the New Year.
HSBC Philippines president and CEO Graham FitzGerald welcomed the guests saying “Lunar New Year or Spring Festival in China, in many ways, follows the international trade routes of China, with celebrations happening in other countries such as the Tet in Vietnam, or Seollal in South Korea. As one of the largest international banks in the world, it is equally important to us. We hope the Year of the Ox creates new beginnings and carries over good fortune from previous years, bringing forth good health, wealth, and good relationships.”
The highlight of the evening was a performance from the country’s first Tony Award winner, a Lawrence Oliver Award for Best Actress in a Musical and a true global icon, Lea Salonga, who rendered songs of hope and inspiration such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” and “One Voice.” While enjoying the show, guests were treated to a set of auspicious Chinese dishes, earlier delivered to their homes and specially curated for HSBC by Canton Road’s executive Chinese chef Wang Wei Qing and Shangri-La at the Fort executive chef Joris Rycken.
The celebration of the Lunar New Year is just the start of the many events and campaigns HSBC Philippines has in store for its customers in 2021. The bank commits to continuously support clients with the best service and valuable programs to suit their needs. Echoing what HSBC Philippines head of wealth and personal banking Peter Faulhaber said during the ceremonial toast, “We at HSBC will be your partner while you achieve success, by living a life that builds lives beaming with opportunities, possibilities, and dreams to fulfill. May the Year of the Ox open the window of good fortune for everyone.”
The unique event had guests usher in prosperity in a digital journey through an interactive virtual platform.