A Season of Lights at Taal Vista Hotel
Taal Vista Hotel welcomes the joyful festive season with the theme “Season of Lights” and jubilant activities such as the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and a Night of Music and Wine.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was inspired by the theme “Season of Lights” which featured a handmade Christmas tree made specially for Taal Vista Hotel by Pampanga craftsmen. The ceremony was led by Regional Director officer-in-charge Marites Castro of the Department of Tourism (DOT) IV-A; Elizabeth Sy, president of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC); Peggy Angeles, executive vice president of SMHCC; and Ramon Makilan, general manager of Taal Vista Hotel. Holiday music by DLSU-Dasmariñas Chorale filled the air. A ceremonial gift giving for the children of Augustinian Sisters Servants of Jesus and Mary, who are the beneficiaries of the celebration, followed immediately after.
A Night of Music and Wine co-presented by Don Revy Philippines
Guests were entertained to an exquisite five-course dinner curated by the creative culinary team led by executive chef Jayme Natividad and paired with elegant wines from Don Revy Philippines.
The menu came with delish items such as amuse bouche – trio of Tagaytay mushroom crepes with parmigiana cream with caviar paired with Hahn Estate Chardonnay 2020, USA; salad – Cinnamon-roasted squash with arugula, romaine, and barley with citrus vinaigrette paired also with Hahn Estate Chardonnay 2020, USA; sorbet – Ginger, chamomile, and mint; deuxieme entrée; Fillet of beef roulade sous vide, gratin potatoes, sauce au poivre paired with Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2018, Australia; dessert – Panna cotta with Don Papa rum and pineapple-mango compote paired with La Gioiosa Moscato NV, Italy
A section of the Grand Ballroom was elegantly adorned with Christmas lights and fresh flower centerpieces by Julius Villamante of Amante Fleurs while Artuz provided professional lights and sounds for the event. For entertainment, joyful Christmas songs and special renditions were performed by the DLSU-Dasmariñas Chorale under the direction of John Angelo Diamos; impressive and powerful duo Bianca Lopez-Aguila and Keiko Cressida Cayanga of The Nightingales, and remarkable solo pianist Jon Joe Ayala Mercado.
Inspiring messages were shared by Angeles, Castro, and Jojo Vega, president and managing director of Don Revy Philippines.
As a cultural landmark in the heart of Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel remains committed to elevating its service and adapting to the changing needs of guests, all while preserving the warmth and friendliness of its staff. With SustainablySafe, the hotel’s health and safety program, you are assured of a tranquil and secure stay.
For inquiries and reservations, please call (+632) 7917-8225, (+63 46) 413-1000 or (+63) 917-8091254. Stay connected with Taal Vista Hotel by visiting its website www. taalvistahotel.com and connecting with its social media accounts on Facebook (facebook.com/taalvistahotel), and Twitter/Instagram (@ taalvistahotel).