MOA Arena all set for economic leaders' welcome dinner

MANILA, Philippines - Kenneth Cobonpue shared photos of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Welcome Dinner setup early this afternoon. 

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The acclaimed Cebuano designer is the official creative director for the dinner. His role includes handling the set design for the Mall of Asia Arena, where the dinner will be held, as well as designing the souvenir tokens for the 21 economic leaders.

Cobonpue used the World Heritage Site Banaue Rice Terraces as inspiration for the dinner setup. The setup includes a grassy circular stage that will be set up in the middle of the venue, colorful anahaw leaf-inspired designs that will be hung from the ceiling and his iconic Yoda chair made of rattan strips.

Check out the photos shared by Cobonpue below:

 

Gary V leads the prayer before final rehearsals. #APEC2015

A photo posted by Kenneth Cobonpue (@kennethcobonpue) on

Nov 17, 2015 at 9:11pm PST

 

Lights off five hours before the doors open to the warmest reception in the world. #APEC2015

A photo posted by Kenneth Cobonpue (@kennethcobonpue) on

Nov 17, 2015 at 8:51pm PST