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London
's Mango Tree was delighted to host a spectacular Thai New Year
(‘Song Kran') event recently, which proved to be even more
memorable that last year's extravaganza.
Celebrities who were there
included British soul sensation Beverly Knight, Eastender's new
on-screen couple Lacey Turner and Aaron Sidwell (Stacey Slater and
Steven Beale), 80's band Imagination lead singer Leee John, Jimmy
Choo, Julian Bennett (Queer Eye), Amy Lamé and Pat Sharp.
Guests indulged in Thai
specialities and sumptuous cocktails from the innovative ‘Khan
Tok' menu created by Mark Read while being entertained by traditional
Thai dancers and performers who put on a dazzling show throughout the
evening at the Belgravia hot spot.
Mango Tree took guests on a
historical journey; starting at the heart of Siam with a Victory Drum
and Lanna procession, the performance then moved to the South with
Isaan folklore showcasing a local tradition of bamboo dancing before
finishing off with a spectacular show of sword-fighting from the
Central Plains. These sights, sounds, and tastes from all regions of
Thailand were re-created in tribute to the most recognised festival
in the Thai calendar – ‘Song Kran'.
Eddie Lim, owner of Mango Tree
and its sister restaurant Awana in Chelsea, was delighted with the
huge number of distinguished guests who turned up in aid of Cancer
Research UK and commented: “I
am thrilled by the support we have received from all our customers,
staff, VIPs and sponsors, and would like to thank everyone involved
for making this colourful event such a successful one”.
Since opening in 2000, critically
acclaimed Mango Tree has gone from strength to strength, picking up
awards including Thai Chef of the Year 2003, London-eating restaurant
of the year and Thailand 's highest award, Export 2004 for service.
Its traditional Thai hospitality and service are second to none
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