In keeping with the holidays’ austere mood and green design trend, Christmas at Hotel Intercontinental exploits the versatility of the coconut tree, hence the title, “Coco Pasko.”
The place is filled with transmutations from various parts of the tree. They’re turned into everyday materials, which are then turned into embellishments. All this is proof that the coconut is the “tree of life.”
Fronds and leaves are made into baskets, fruit trays and woven coasters, and these are used on Christmas trees and lanterns. The fronds are also made into chick cages and cribs that become bases for tablescapes.
The trunk is wood used to make buttons and beads to tie in the elements. The paper pulp extracted from the trunk is transformed into cardboard, then shaped as stars. Coconut flowers substitute for tinsel. Dried fibers of the coconuts become petals for topiary centerpieces and wreathes. The stiff leaflet midribs, accentuated by tiny beads, are fillers for arrangements.
Leaf petioles from coconut branches, made to look like boats, are centerpieces and crowns. Dried half coconut shells used in homes to buff the floors become base materials for a Christmas tree, while laminated husks are turned into little vases. Even the flower clusters from the coconut fruit are used to adorn the lanterns.
To signify prosperity Rachy used the classic red and gold. His accent pieces are strands of coco beads, red ferns, anahaw leaves, glitter, pitogo leaves, crystals, abaca flowers, dried twigs and raffia.
ref: dailyinquirer
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