Luxury & surrealism

The Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort & Casino was transformed into a surreal yet luxurious chess board for Hermès’ annual tradition of celebrating its vision, creative direction and future inspiration.

(From left) Connie Haw, Belo Medical Group founder and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo and husband Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. with Agile Zamora. (Right) Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza and husband Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza with Angola Consul Helen Ong.

Dubbed “Let’s Play!,” the  dinner, led by hardworking and ultra-creative Hermès country manager Mario Katigbak and Stores Specialists Inc. president Anton Huang, alongside Solaire Resort & Casino president and COO Tom Arasi, was a dazzling experience filled with the most lavish of pours and sumptuous dishes. There was also an imposing set-up reminiscent of a dreamlike art exhibition.

(Left, Seated) Arnel Patawaran and Babette Aquino-Benoit; (standing) Irene Martel Francisco, Heart Evangelista-Escudero and Solaire Resort & Casino director of communications Joy Wassmer. (Right) Mario Katigbak, Mia Borromeo and Frannie Jacinto.

Guests were treated to a spectacular array of edible art curated by 35 chefs headed by Solaire Resort & Casino VP for culinary Michael Dinges.

(From left) Noel Tuason, Joey Pulido, Nympha Valencia, George Sison, lawyer Rene Puno and Duday Tuason.

It was an unforgettable celebration of art, opulence and fantasy. Congratulations to Hermès for a successful gala dinner!

The Hermès event is surreal yet luxurious.