It's a Season of Hope at The Oriental Legazpi

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Light up for Hope!

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A Christmas Tree Decoration contest has just begun in The Oriental Legazpi last December 6, 2013. The Five Star Hotel took the experiences of the people of Visayas affected by Typhoon Haiyan as its inspiration. It lit up along the lobby to remind guests that the holiday season is a celebration of life, hope and gratefulness for the blessings we received in 2013.

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A Tree of Giving welcomes you upon entering The Oriental Legazpi's full height glass doors. It is decked with glasses, spoons, forks and other silver wares which symbolizes the on-going cries that our brothers and sisters in Leyte and Samar are enduring due to Typhoon Haiyan. It represents the call for support, action and resolution.

The Oriental Legazpi invited college students in the Bicol region to unite through the creative use of recycled and indigenous materials like spray painted buri fan and garland of gold and colored sinamays. Among the schools who participated are AMA Computer College - Legazpi, Bicol College, Bicol University - College of Industrial Technology, Forbes College, Infotech Development Systems Colleges, Polangui Community College, University of North Eastern Philippines and University of Nueva Caceres.

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Guests can enjoy the stream of light cascade down the 8 feet high Christmas tree decorated with the participant’s preferred themes like "Environmental", "Futuristic", "Filipiniana" and "Native Ornaments" through the first week of January 2014. One Christmas Tree was adorned with handwritten messages from students to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Another used glittered snail shells to resemble Christmas Balls. The Christmas tree was judged on originality, creativity and impact by people from the media industry. 

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The grand winner was the Industrial Design students of Bicol University - College of Industrial Technology  who adorned their gold tone Christmas tree with rope and images of the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. While Polangui Community College and Infotech Development Systems Colleges won first and second repectively. Among the prizes that were given were an overnight stay in the Governor Suite, Executive Suite and Deluxe Room.

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In addition, The Oriental Legazpi is geared up for a series of events which will encapsulate the essence of a true Filipino Christmas. From solemn Simbang Gabi to hearty holiday feasting, The Oriental Legazpi has come up with Christmas Special Buffet every Friday of December 2013 starting on the 13th. For PHP 400 net per adult person, you can experience Roast and Grill Night, Asian Cuisines Galore and Eurepoean Delight. On December 14, 2013, the Ginger Bread House will also offer festive cakes, cupcakes and other pastries which are perfect pasalubongs or gifts to friends and relatives. 

The Oriental Legazpi's Christmas Eve Party is scheduled on December 24, 2013 from 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight at PHP 400 per adult person. Spread across Jasmine is The Christmas Day Brunch which is scheduled on December 25,2013 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am  at PHP 400 per adult person.

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The party continues on December 31, 2013 with New Year's Eve Dinner, popularly known as the Media Noche Feast from 9:00 pm to 11:30pm at PHP 400 per adult person. And make your way to 2014 with the first of January lunch buffet from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m

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The Oriental Legazpi has also made itself the perfect destination this Christmas with its Holiday Room Package which includes sumptuous meals, infinity pool, gym and gift coupon. By 2014, The Oriental Hotel will launch new options and best deals to their valued guests.

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As a line of a movie says, "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies". So, let it all hang out and come to the Season of Christmas Hope at The Oriental Legazpi.

~Joseph S. Acuña