A2 INdulge! EVENT
EDGEDAVAO
VOL. 9 ISSUE 234 • SUNDAY - MONDAY, JANUARY 15 - 16, 2017
Waterfront holds
TRIBAL FUSION countdown party
YEAR 2016 HAS COME AND GONE and Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao definitely made sure it had the ending it well deserved.
On New Year’s Eve, the beachfront hotel staged a countdown party dubbed “Tribal Fusion: Find your tribe and jive to the good vibe of 2017.” The setup at the Garden Pavilion, proving yet again to be the best venue for such events, featured hanging dream catchers, Tiki statues, teepee tent stations and centerpieces to successfully match the tribal theme. Guests, on the other hand, were dressed in aztec patterns, headdresses and war bonnets as they were all treated to the year-end festivities. A ticket stub entitled one to free face paint and tattoo services, heavy cocktail recipes prepared by Executive Chef Victor Barangan, unlimited mixed drinks and premium beer selections sponsored by Tanduay Distillers Inc., Asia Brewery and Heineken PH. Kids were also treated to an ice cream spree and fun games. It was the perfect venue to celebrate with family and friends. Doors opened at nine. The party highlighted lively performances from the neo-ethnic musician, also known as the “Kaliweteng Gitarista”, Popong Landero and his band, PLO (Popong Landero Org). Several minutes to the countdown, homegrown talent and one of Life Dance Cebu’s chosen artists for the Sinulog Festival’s famed Life Dance 2017, DJ Torch Gacuma, took over with his tribal sound edits
and remixes. An exciting part midprogram was a raffle of items and awarding of the best dressed male and female guests. Limited edition signature items such as a 10400-mAh Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao power banks and a gift certificate for an overnight stay at Eden Nature Park and Resort were all raffled off while special awards were given to the male and female guests who brought in the best tribal accessories for the night. Both winners were given tickets to the upcoming live concert featuring
national artists Bamboo, Richard Poon and Morisette Amon on January 20 at the SMX Convention Center, produced and organized by San Pedro College of Davao. Came midnight - horns blew away, sparklers lit the stage, balloons dropped and confetti filled the air as everyone welcomed the first minutes of 2017 in screaming color and with a blast of good music. In a city that bans the distribution and display of fireworks, Samal Island’s annual pyrotechnics is a spectacle to see. The
hotel being literally at the waterfront and only about ten minutes away from island’s shores gave the perfect view to gaze at the midnight sky. An added attraction, fire dancers simultaneously spun poi’s as all guests lined up in a row to witness the performance. Prior to the party, a thanksgiving mass was hosted at the Lawin function room at six o’clock in the evening while the Café Uno restaurant was especially open until ten to offer a dynamic spread of culinary courses for Media Noche. A choir ensemble serenaded at the hotel lobby while other F&B outlets Pizzaiolo and La Parilla were also jam-packed with inhouse and walk-in guests. Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao would like to thank the following sponsors: APM Ad & Promo Management, Tanduay Distillers Inc., Asia Brewery, Heineken PH, Eden Nature Park & Resort and San Pedro College of Davao; and suppliers: Infinity Still & Motion Studio, INVEX Phils., MGCP Steelworks & Allied Services, A Touch of Pink Events, Floral Pink Designs, Muzic’s Kool and Fotofun Digital Express.