By Tedrick Yau
Experience how the legendary Vikings feast and be merry! Nordic heritage, cuisine, and culture come to life at SKÅL: Viking Party Manila. On the evening of September 24, 2022, the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Manila will be transformed into a fun celebration ground filled with a sumptuous buffet Nordic delicatessen, accompanied by free-flowing drinks. Think rivers and rivers of aquavit, schnapps, and vodka.
The culinary highlight? No Viking feast will be complete without the irresistible crayfish – a freshwater lobster cooked in spices and herbs, served the traditional Nordic way. This Crayfish Party has been celebrated in the vast Nordic countries for centuries. Danes, Finns, Norwegians, and Swedes gather to enjoy crayfish and other Nordic delicacies and schnapps while singing along to fun songs and just having a good time. In one night, this special tradition will be shared to the Filipinos.
As for entertainment,non-stop performances will have guests dancing until past midnight from the hits of the 70s, 80s, to songs from the biggest Swedish band, ABBA. Awesome prizes also await with the grand raffle. Get a chance to win exclusive resort stays, worldwide air tickets, and other exclusive prizes from the sponsors.
Celebrate like a Viking while putting a smile on the faces of kids from Chosen Children Village Foundation – a home for mentally handicapped and orphaned children. Proceeds from the party will be donated to the foundation.
This event is organized by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in partnership with Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. For more information, visit www.vikingpartymanila.ph.
