Abierto de Polo Caribe Mexicano
The 3rd Abierto de Polo del Caribe Mexicano had its grand finale on December 9th where the guests enjoyed an exciting final polo match to crown the champion at El Rey Polo Country Club.
In addition to the polo, guests reveled in a spectacular fashion show of the renowned Mexican designer Erica Flores, the exquisite food of Puerto Madero, the fun hat contest organized by Luxury In Mexico, a raffle with various prizes, and an exhibition of vintage cars.
Without a doubt, it was a great success and we look forward to the 4th edition of the Abierto de Polo del Caribe Mexicano!
Sponsors:
GMB Real Estate Solutions
Porsche
Luxury In Mexico
The Fives
Puerto Madero
La Martina
In this modern old city, there is something for everyone. For the gourmands, award-winning chefs hail from all over the world making Hong Kong one of the cities most decorated with culinary awards. Palatial banquet halls specialize in tender, steamed dim sum or rich roast goose in its crackling skin. In the outdoor markets locals prize fishballs in curry and warm pineapple buns. For a culinary experience unique to the city, order a beef brisket noodle at a dai pai dong.
Those looking for cultural immersion can roam a Song-dynasty village, catch a Chinese opera, or ride a bike around the quaint fishing village Tai O. Take the Peak Tram for both a glimpse into the city’s colonial past and an iconic view of Victoria Harbor. A ferry ride across the harbor will take you to Hong Kong’s oldest hotel with its famous afternoon tea, while a glass-floored cable car ride will take you to the Tian Tan or Big Buddha. Have your wishes come true at the famous Wong Tai Sin temple or admire the Tang dynasty architecture of the Chi Lin nunnery.
Night owls can wager bets and sip Pimm’s at the popular horse races on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Karaoke bars are plentiful as are evening venues from sleek hotel lounges to bass-filled clubs that feature world-touring DJs. The neon-lit streets of Mongkok where the night market stalls stretch for blocks offer visitors late night snacks and affordable mementos to take home.
In addition, the living and the future is under construction with a 60% advance of the Environmental Sciences Museum, stage 6 of this development, which will later receive the collaboration of the community in the contemporary art room, which will be concluded next year, stage 7; In the same way it will soon integrated commerce, housing, hotels and offices that will give permanent life to this Cultural district.
With the Performing Arts Building is consolidated the construction of 52,000 square meters, avant-garde spaces that show the best acoustics and lighting in the world, comparable to the Lincoln center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington and the National Theatre In London.
Altogether The Building has five theatrical spaces, Room Placido Domingo dedicated to opera and dance with place for 1800 spectators: Room 2 for 900 people focused on theater and music concerts, Room 3 for 400 spectators and Room 4 f or 220 attendees, for expressions of the experimental Arts, new trends of dramaturgy and the contemporary tendencies. Finally, a Cafe-Concert for 160 people, in addition to their respective rehearsal rooms. A Cineteca with 5 rooms complements the Performing Arts Building, with a premiere room for 383 people, 3 rooms for 154 users each, and another one for 88 attendees.
The Spanish singer Plácido Domingo with opera and zarzuela performers brightened up the opening of the new Performing Arts building of the University of Guadalajara on October 21st. The gala brought together cultural authorities from our state and country as well as loving public of these genres.
Prior to the magnificent concert, Itzcóatl Tonatiuh Bravo Padilla, rector of the University of Guadalajara; Raúl Padilla López, Board president of the Performing Arts Building; Lidia Camacho Camacho, general director of the Institute of Fine Arts and Literature; Jorge Aristóteles Sandoval Díaz, governor of the state of Jalisco; Pablo Lemus Navarro, mayor of Zapopan; Mauricio De Font-Réaulx Rojas, general director of the University Cultural Center, and María Luisa Meléndrez Bayardo, general director of the Performing Arts Building, they unveiled the commemorative plaque and officially inaugurated the venue.
Raúl Padilla López mentioned in his inaugural speech that this space- established is the contribution of the University of Guadalajara for the society, by providing a space to enrich the spirit of Jalisco and its visitors, towards the arts. The Performing Arts Center is inaugurated with a splendid gala. At the end of the ceremony the Auditorium 1 is named Plácido Domingo. The rector of the University of Guadalajara, Tonatiuh Bravo Padilla, said that this house of studies “extends the cultural offer of the city and the western region, with spaces that meet the technological requirements demanded by musical, dance and theater productions of our time “, and endorsed the commitment that the center has to complement the creative spirit of the new generations of students.
After the official speeches, the one thousand eight hundred attendees at the inaugural gala – including the presence of the writer Fernando del Paso and his wife Socorro-, rushed to take their seats and enjoy a very special night of the close relationship that the singer Plácido Domingo has with the country, the state and the University of Guadalajara, since a decade ago where’ve he was also honored at the opening of the Metropolitan Telmex Auditorium.
Clearly moved by receiving an standing ovation by just appearing on stage, Domingo began his concert with the opening of Rossini’s La gazza ladra. Continued by the winners of Operalia; young voices that had the privilege of share the stage with him and also as soloists and jointed voices on an unforgettable night.
The Performing Arts Building prepared a very special surprise where at the end of the concert announced that the Auditorium 1 of the venue will have the name of Plácido Domingo starting that first night of celebration, in recognition of his extensive career and as appreciation of his contribution to enrich the arts in Mexico.
Important brands sponsored this event whose purpose is to support women who have been or continue to be victims of breast cancer in the State of Baja California Sur. Due to their financial situation, they cannot face the expenses involved with having had a mastectomy. They are offered support to be transported to the capital city for their chemotherapy treatments, physical and psychological therapies, purchase of sleeves special compression, wigs, underwear and specific prostheses, among other expenses.
The objective of this event was to raise awareness of breast cancer. In addition, the events supports a prevention campaign with hospitals in the area, coordinating information clinics and free mammograms. This year, the top businesswomen carried out the event again, now incorporating National and International brands. The event will also provide greater medical services and specialized care, and even incorporating reconstructive surgeries to cancer survivors. The collaboration of exceptional brands and entrepreneurs unites the efforts of doctors, businessmen and authorities in a great cause.
At this event, the first Foundation against Breast Cancer in the State of BCS was officially presented. Invitees included Federal, State and Municipal authorities to witness the presentation of the Breast Cancer Society Foundation by its President Dr. José Ramón Saucillo.
At the beautiful Hotel Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, the October 19th La Vie En Rose replicated an event held in San Miguel Allende Guanajuato, one of the cultural icons of Mexico and sister city of Los Cabos.
Sporting various shades of pink, attendees enjoyed an evening of the highest gastronomy for an event made by women and for women. On this occasion, nationally and internationally renowned chefs were invited to present an exclusive 6-course menu, with pairings by sommelier Erika Zúñiga de Casa Madero. From the now-famous kitchen of Chef Guillermo Gómez, chef executive of the Hotel Esperanza Resort, a select dish was presented for this great philanthropy dinner.
This year’s La Vie En Rose welcomed singers Sabina and Grammy-nominated Astrid Asher, along with top media hosts, pyrotechnics, surprises and gifts, which undoubtedly brought the night to life while celebrating in pink and fighting for a cause.
With an estimated 8 million tonnes of plastic dumped in oceans every year, taking hundreds of years to decompose, Jaguar Land Rover has strengthened its commitment to achieving its zero waste goal by creating a range of surfboards made wholly from recycled plastic. The surfboard was created in partnership with SkunkWorks Surf Co, a surf company with a focus on minimizing environmental impact, and tested by the English Women’s Open Surfing Champion surfer, Lucy Campbell off the coast of Northern Ireland. It was hand-built to the exact dimensions (5’7 x 18 3/8 x 2 3/16) required by Campbell, who is currently competing on the global circuit. It has carbon fiber rails from the nose and a carbon strip from the tail for additional strength while allowing flex to push through high-intensity maneuvers.
Lucy said: “When I first heard about this project I was so excited to be a part of it. The ocean is a big part of my life so helping to raise awareness of the need to preserve it is so important to me. I didn’t know much about the car design process and it’s been fascinating to learn about how Jaguar Land Rover is giving a ‘second life’ to its materials in this way. Getting out into the water and trying the board out for the first time was awesome.”
