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24 August 2015

“THE ART OF PINK” TRANSFORMS THE PENINSULA HONG KONG THIS OCTOBER WITH A HOMAGE TO ALL THINGS PINK AND A FUNDRAISING GALA TO SUPPORT

THE GLOBAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Guests will enjoy pink-inspired Afternoon Tea and floral decorations, plus a

charitable Pink Auction, and extra pink-themed treats and surprises

The Peninsula Hong Kong is again thinking pink for a purpose this October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marking its sixth anniversary in 2015, the annual Peninsula in Pink campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer charities is undergoing a creative makeover to become “The Art of Pink.” All of the Peninsula hotels worldwide will present a month of pink-infused arts, dining and spa experiences for guests to enjoy.

In keeping with the global commitment to support innovative art-related initiatives and to encourage the development of an art dialogue in Kowloon, The Peninsula Hong Kong will host a “Pink Tie” Fundraising Gala on Tuesday, 29 September 2015. During the evening, a charity auction will be conducted by Mr François Curiel, Chairman of Christie's Asia Pacific.

The proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry (hereinafter called “The Registry”), and include items, experiences and works of art:

• A spectacular butterfly brooch centring on a 12.43-carat pink morganite, to wings set with carved greyish blue jadeite, embellished by pink diamonds, blue diamonds, green diamonds, and white diamonds together weighing 8.69 carats, and mounted in 18-karat white gold by Moussaeiff Jewellers

• A unique four hours educational experience at L’École Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris Place Vendôme to explore the secretive worlds of Jewellery and Watchmaking and a private tour at the Maison’s High Jewellery Workshop, twinned with business class flights for two and an exclusive stay at The Peninsula Paris

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“THE ART OF PINK” TRANSFORMS THE PENINSULA HONG KONG THIS OCTOBER WITH PINK-THEMED ART, DINING AND PINK AUCTION TO SUPPORT

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• A private archeologist-led tour of the Tod’s Group-sponsored Coliseum in Rome restoration, accessing areas not open for public view, together with a pair of Made-to-Order Gommino Club custom men’s driving shoes courtesy of Tod’s

• A collectable handcrafted Alligator Ricky Bag in pink by Ralph Lauren

• A pink-themed work of art generously donated by Korean pop artist Dongi Lee and The Sovereign Art Foundation

• A work of art generously donated by Chinese contemporary painter and installation artist Qin Feng

• A supremely luxurious one night’s stay in The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Marco Polo Suite, including Rolls-Royce transfer, a 15-minute helicopter flight-seeing tour, a Pink Champagne breakfast for two, and a limited edition “Pretty in Pink” treatment for two at The Peninsula Spa

• Other interesting pink-themed lots consigned by generous sponsors

The Art of Pink builds on The Peninsula Hong Kong’s unique heritage, pioneering arts collaborations and storied partnerships with the world’s leading arts institutions and luxury maisons.

Pink is the preferred colour at The Peninsula Hotels each October, and to support The Art of Pink initiative, The Peninsula Hong Kong’s fountain in the forecourt and the hotel’s iconic façade will be artfully illuminated in pink with the Peninsula in Pink logo projected onto the hotel Tower each evening from 28 September to 31 October 2015. The hotel’s flower arrangements will adopt vibrant hues of pink, and guests can enjoy pink-infused gourmet dining and spa experiences, with part of the proceeds donated to The Registry.

This year marks the sixth anniversary of the Peninsula in Pink campaign, which has raised a total of HK$ 3.3 million for breast cancer charities worldwide, including HK$ 1.7 million in 2014. In total,

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Peninsula in Pink at The Peninsula Hong Kong has raised HK$ 1.9 million, including HK$ 278,760

in 2014, which was donated to The Registry.

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an exclusive Peninsula in Pink pin has been designed for each Peninsula staff member to wear. These will also be available for sale at the Concierge desk in The Lobby. Each pink ribbon pin is priced at HK$ 40 and all donations will be made to The Registry, to fund genetic testing, counselling and public education campaigns.

The Peninsula in Pink Classic Afternoon Tea, priced at HK$ 358* for one and HK$ 628* for two, will be served daily in The Lobby from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In addition, The Peninsula en Rose Afternoon Tea, priced at HK$ 548* for one and HK$ 1,008* for two and includes a glass of rosé Champagne, will also be available. For every Pink Afternoon Tea sold, a donation of HK$ 40 will be made to The Registry.

This year, The Bar, Felix and Salon de Ning will offer two pink drinks to honour this meaningful initiative: the “Pink Amour” and the non-alcoholic fruit Bellini, “Pink Dots”. Priced at HK$ 148* and HK$ 108* respectively, a donation of HK$ 40 per pink drink will be made to The Registry.

On the set lunch menu at Gaddi’s, a deliciously refreshing Naturally Peninsula Pink Dessert will be featured: Pink grapefruit salad with strawberry consommé and poppy flower ice cream, priced at HK$ 548* per person for the set lunch menu.

Offering complex layers of depth and flavour, the creamy Fig and Caramel Tart will be available at The Lobby and The Verandah Café and is priced at HK$ 68* per piece; a donation of HK$ 40 per piece will be made to The Registry. The tart will also be sold at The Peninsula Boutique with net proceeds donated to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation.

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In addition, The Peninsula Spa will be offering a signature “Pretty in Pink” Peninsula Ceremony, a two-hour spa journey that begins with welcome tea and Peninsula in Pink macarons, followed by a 25-minute Oriental Scalp Massage with Pink Hair and Scalp Mud and a soothing 90-minute Aromatherapy Body Massage, rounded off by a five-minute Damascus Rose Oxygen Inhalation therapy to clear and revive the senses. Each guest will also receive a complimentary half-bottle of Peninsula in Pink Champagne. The “Pretty in Pink” Ceremony is priced at HK$ 4,400* for two people and 20% of the proceeds donated to The Registry.

To raise awareness about breast cancer amongst the hotel’s 900 staff members and their families, The Peninsula Hong Kong has created “Think Pink”, a series of fundraisers that will be held on Fridays throughout October at the staff restaurant, Chui Dim.

The Peninsula Hong Kong staff will also show their support by wearing a specially commissioned pink ribbon pin, and are also undertaking charitable activities outside of the hotel, including “The Race with Pink Heels” event that takes place every November.

About Peninsula in Pink

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women and the second-most common cancer in the world today, accounting for one in 10 of all new cancers diagnosed worldwide, and nearly one in four female cancer cases. With these statistics in mind, The Peninsula Hotels decided to harness its resources and create the Peninsula in Pink charitable initiative.

Launched in Hong Kong in 2010, Peninsula in Pink is an annual event at all the Peninsula hotels in Asia, North America and Europe. Each hotel shows its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by creating pink-inspired afternoon teas, cocktails, dining and spa promotions and special events, with part of the proceeds donated to a local breast cancer organisation.

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In 2015, Peninsula in Pink undergoes an artistic makeover, and is retitled The Art of Pink. Each hotel will exhibit pink-themed artworks in partnership with acclaimed artists and galleries. An exclusive pink ribbon pin designed for Breast Cancer Awareness Month will also be worn by all hotel staff, and is available for sale in each hotel.

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and 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 Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower, The Peninsula Office Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, 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 Winvy Lung

Director of Public Relations

The Peninsula Hong Kong

Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Telephone : +852 2696 6608

Fax : +852 2696 6633

E-mail : winvylung@

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