Peninsula in Pink

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The fifth anniversary of the Peninsula in Pink campaign presents pink-inspired artworks by celebrated artists and a charitable pink art auction, plus pink-tinted afternoon teas, cocktails and floral decorations.

The Peninsula Hotels in Asia, North America and Europe are again thinking pink for a purpose this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marking its fifth anniversary in 2015, the Peninsula in Pink charitable initiative is undergoing a creative makeover to become “The Art of Pink.” In keeping with The Peninsula’s global commitment to the arts, each hotel will exhibit specially commissioned pink-inspired artworks by acclaimed global artists, including internationally celebrated photographer Chen Man in Shanghai, renowned Chinese contemporary painter and installation artist Qin Feng in Beijing, Thailand’s best-known cartoonist Chiratorn Chirapravati in Bangkok, internationally recognised Peruvian artist Grimanesa Amorós in New York, French sculptor Nathalie Decoster in Paris, and prominent Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa in Chicago.

The pink masterpieces exclusively created for Peninsula will be exhibited at each hotel and auctioned, with the proceeds donated to local breast cancer charities.

Supporting innovative public art around the world is an ongoing commitment at The Peninsula Hotels. The Art of Pink campaign builds on the partnerships each hotel has created with leading art museums, galleries and private collectors to provide guests with privileged access to ground-breaking art by established global masters and emerging local artists. 

Highlights of The Art of Pink in 2015 also include pink-themed gala fundraising events featuring charitable auctions of the pink art masterpieces, plus special Peninsula dining and spa promotions and exclusive items donated by partner brands. Each Peninsula hotel will adopt its own creative theme for the event. Examples of giving back in a fun way include The Peninsula Bangkok teaming up with selected independent restaurants to present an evening of fine cocktails and cuisine in a pop-up format, and The Peninsula Hong Kong partnering with leading global auction house Christie’s for a first-of-its-kind gala and live auction of pink-themed luxury items.

A popular part of every Peninsula in Pink campaign is the Pink Afternoon Tea. This October, guests at The Lobby of each hotel will relish a creatively themed The Art of Pink Peninsula Afternoon Tea, featuring rose-tinted sweet and savoury treats served on a tiered silver platter, and accompanied by rosé wines and bubbles.

Guests at Peninsula hotels can also participate by purchasing the specially commissioned pink ribbon pin during October, together with enjoying the collection of pink-infused gourmet dining and spa experiences, with part of the proceeds donated to local breast cancer charities.

The creative theming of each Peninsula in Pink campaign is designed to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer charities in the hotels’ local communities. In its first four years, the Peninsula in Pink campaign has raised over USD 500,000. A dedicated webpage, www.peninsula.com/pink, features information on all Art of Pink initiatives, including the campaign’s history, photographs and videos.

The funds raised by Peninsula in Pink help local organisations to provide improved breast cancer-care facilities and services to patients in need. Examples include The Peninsula Manila, which is supporting the construction of a new and improved Breast Care Centre at the East Avenue Medical Centre, and The Peninsula Chicago, which helps transport breast cancer patients to and from medical appointments in the hotel’s fleet of MINI Clubman cars.

PREVIEW: An Afternoon with Derek Paravicini and Friends

The Amber Trust is a charity that provides access to music for blind and partially sighted children. On Sunday 23rd November at The Theatre Royal Haymarket at 3.30 pm, the charity will be presenting An Afternoon with Derek Paravicini and Friends to help raise funds and awareness for the charity. The afternoon will be hosted by Sean Rafferty, arts broadcaster and presenter of BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and will include a special performance by Rhydian and the internationally renowned savant pianist Derek Paravicini, The Derek Paravicini Quartet and other guests. The Amber Trust creates a lifeline in the form of music for the many blind and partially sighted children they support. Music gives them great joy and confidence, as well as the courage to reach out to the world and make friends for the first time. All proceeds from the concert go directly to The Amber Trust and towards giving blind and partially sighted children access to music. Tickets range from £10.00 to £55.00 and can be purchased online from www.trh.co.uk or by calling The Theatre Royal’s box office on 0207 930 8800. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see The Amber Trust in action and the concert promises to be an excellent event. Take friends and family along to the iconic Theatre Royal Haymarket for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by superb musicians.

More information here.

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October 2014 is breast cancer awareness month and many celebrities are doing their bit to support the cause. British supermodel Kate Moss models for this pretty in pink campaign which incorporates the famous BCA ribbon in the shot.

Stella McCartney has designed the special Gemma Relaxing range in neon pink as part of her Autumn/Winter 14 Lingerie Collection in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Contour balconette bra is made in neon pink geometric lace with two-tone, adjustable straps with gold hardware. Wear the bra with matching comfortable Gemma Relaxing briefs.

A percentage of proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to The Linda McCartney Centre to support their work in providing the most advanced treatments and technologies for patients with breast cancer.

The inspiration behind breast cancer awareness month is to raise awareness around the disease, creating an underwear set that reminds women to keep healthy.

A beautiful bra for a brilliant cause, buy the BCA underwear set here.