Premier customers and friends from the media were treated to a digital journey that made the experience as close as possible to attending actual events pre-pandemic.
Before the main event, guests are led to a virtual foyer where they had the chance to make a wish through an electronic Christmas tree, capture moments at a Year of the Ox-themed digital photo booth and catch up with HSBC representatives at exclusive virtual lounges.
Dazzling host Issa Litton welcomed the guests at the main hall with videos of traditional lion dance and how HSBC colleagues and their families around the world are preparing for Chinese New Year and sharing their wishes for the New Year. “Lunar New Year or Spring festival in China, in many ways, follows the international trade routes of China, with celebrations happening in other countries such as the Tet in Vietnam, or Seollal in South Korea. As one of the largest international banks in the world, it is equally important to us. We hope the year of the Ox creates new beginnings and carries over good fortune from previous years, bringing forth good health, wealth and good relationships,” said HSBC Philippines president and CEO Graham FitzGerald.