The Peninsula Hotels Welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Pig with Festive Experiences for All the Family

Capturing the Spring Festival spirit of joy and prosperity, the world’s leading luxury hotel group invites guests to enjoy seasonal dining experiences, colourful decorations and vibrant traditions

A time for family reunions

Chinese New Year is the most anticipated festival of the Chinese calendar – a time for reconnecting with friends and family, and sharing precious time together. Inspired by our more than 90 years unique heritage as the world’s leading luxury hotel group, The Peninsula’s hotels are the perfect places for families to create memorable Spring Festival moments and celebrate the dawn of new beginnings.

Unique cultural traditions

During the holidays, guests are welcomed in traditional style with hanging Chinese lanterns and intricate paper cut decorations. Auspicious red, pink and peach blossoms add colour and warmth to our lobbies. Animated Lion Dance performances featuring Chinese drumming and cymbal clashes will captivate guests of all ages, while The Peninsula Boutique’sSplendid Pig Collection, featuring a selection of delicious candies and snacks, is sure to delight.

Authentic Spring Festival flavours

Classic Chinese cuisine is an essential element of any Spring Festival gathering, and our hotels worldwide have curated a range of reunion lunch, dinner and afternoon tea menus packed with home-style flavours.

• In Hong Kong, enjoy a spectacularfireworks dinnerat Felix on 6 Feb 2019. All diners will be invited to view the fireworks from the hotel’s Sun Terrace and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Spring Moon, presents three celebratory10-course dinnermenus featuring traditional favourites during the Chinese New Year.
• Share a sumptuous eight-course Chinese New Year’s Banquet with family and friends in two Michelin-starred Yi Long Court in Shanghai, featuringclassic favourites.  Specialty dishes, such as Lo Hei, a delicious raw fish salad that guests stir and toss together and make wishes for the year ahead, are also on offer.
• The annual Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner at Huang Ting in Beijing presents asumptuous banquetby Hong Kong-born Master Chef Simon Leung, and theCaishen Peninsula Afternoon Teain The Lobby is a joyful family celebration honouring the Chinese God of Wealth.
• In Tokyo,Hei Fung Terrace, the ultimate location for sophisticated Cantonese dining in the city, serves sumptuous Year of the Piglunch and dinner menusfor guests to enjoy.
• Clement Restaurant and Gotham Loungein New York celebrate the Spring Festival with special crafted Chinese menus. Guests can also enjoy Afternoon Tea with alluring artisanal delicacies in partnership with renowned French chocolatier, La Maison du Chocolat.
• Chicago diners will be delighted with a tailored Spring Festival Set Menu atShanghai Terrace, with highlights including Double Boiled Chinese Herb Soup and Chef Han’s signature XO Beef Tenderloin paired with a crafted Year of the Pig cocktail.
• Experience festive Chinese culture combined with French savoir-faire in Paris at the hotel’s specially decorated “China Chic” Suite with Shang Xia furniture, Cha Ling products and artworks by artist Walasse Ting (in collaboration with the Maeght Gallery). Diners can enjoy Chef To’s personal favourite family dishes at the hotel’s Chinese restaurantLiLi.
• In Bangkok, Chinese Cuisine Executive Chef Ball Yau has curated an impressive 8-course menu forMei Jiang, featuring Soy Sauce Braised Pork Knuckle, Lotus Root and Noodles with Fish Maw, Bean Sprouts, Ginger and Spring Onion.

For more information about The Peninsula’s curated selection of festive lunches, teas, dinners, stay promotions and special events, please visit www.peninsula.com.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok, and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Istanbul and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

For further information, please contact:

Ms Agnes Yeung

Communications Manager

The Peninsula Hotels

Telephone: +852 2840 7276

E-mail: agnesyeung@peninsula.com 

Website: www.peninsula.com