MANILA, Philippines—Buddha-Bar Manila brimmed with bright holiday décor and resonated with a fun, festive air at its Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve Ball last Dec. 31, 2014. Families had a blast ringing in 2015 with a celebration defined by great food, delicious conversation, iconic music and elegant ambiance.

The Metro’s most sophisticated restaurant-bar-and-lounge transformed into a glamorous holiday wonderland courtesy of the indoor light effects, confetti canons and sparklers. The scene felt like festive Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, meets confetti-filled New Year’s Countdown in Times Square, New York.

Adding to the holiday delight were games held to entertain guests and raffle prizes given away, ranging from signature eyewear to trips abroad.

Families ushered in a brand new year with a countdown highlighted by champagne toasting and Buddha-Bar Manila’s Special New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet, the centerpiece of which was the main course Slow Roasted Beef served with Shiitake Gravy and Roasted Vegetables (P1,800 net per person from 7 p.m. onwards).

Families made the most of the time to be together in the most wondrous season of all, feasting on a selection of glamourous party food, hors d’oeuvres, and a wide array of Buddha-Bar signature dishes.

The Mardi Gras-inspired party proved to be a brilliant idea to welcome the New Year with pomp and flourish. New Year’s Eve and Mardi Gras are, after all, everything about celebrating beloved traditions together and keeping them alive.

At Buddha-Bar Manila, New Year’s Eve parties are never the same as they used to be.

Buddha-Bar Manila’s Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve Ball was made possible by 99.5 Play FM, Tony and Jackey Salon, 96.3 Easy Rock, Asian Journal, Balikbayan Magazine, Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne, Cointreau Orange Liquer, Remy Martin VSOP, Mary Kay (Official Beauty Partner) and Philippine Wine Merchant. Special thanks to media sponsors, Inquirer.net and our online media partners, Philstar.com and WhenInManila.com.

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. For reservations, call +632 8566859/+632 8566719 and 0998-983-3918. Email [email protected] or like and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @BuddhaBarMNL. ADVT