BurJuman, the residence of high fashion, is celebrating the romance of chocolate and coffee by hosting the fabulous ‘ChocoLatte’ event.
Visitors are invited to indulge and pamper their senses during the 11-day ChocoLatte event which opened today (April 19). It will run till April 29.
Spread across the plush mall, a host of chocolate and coffee related activities will run at various times all through the day, each promising to pander to the refined taste of chocolate and coffee lovers.
Coffee Village
The Coffee Village offers a delightful mix of beans and blends from around the world. Visitors can sample different brews from various participating outlets including Hediard, Star bucks, Gloria Jeans, Dome Café, and Barista, who will also be offering special promotions and discounts.
Coffee connoisseurs can check out a display of the world’s best brews or whet their knowledge by attending special talks by coffee experts from Starbucks.
Live Chocolate Sculpting
Shoppers can witness for the first time the world's renowned chocolate artist, Prudence Emma Staite, sculpting a replica of the Burj Al Arab in chocolate. Over the years, Staite has crafted chocolate sculptures and created a wide range of exciting and bespoke edible artworks.
Chocolate Gallery
There will also be a display of a host of chocolate sculptures including chess boards, coffee pots, vases, chocolate games, edible and wearable chocolate jewellery, horses, camels, falcons and Arabian coffee sets. Prudence will further amaze chocolate aficionados by sculpting miniature versions of the Wonders of the world including the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House and the Taj Mahal; not missing the chocolate sculptures of famous personalities such as Prince Charles, Lady Diana, and Elvis Presley .
Family entertainment
Families can enjoy entertainment by chocolate living statues, choco magicians and choco jugglers as well as discover what Choco Fashion is all about. Special display of fashion attire embellished with chocolates and beans and chocolate accessories will leave all fashionistas with a taste for more.
Kids have a choice of two free workshops and can choose to paint and work with chocolate or coffee themes.
"Chocolate and Coffee are the two pleasures that, over time, have captivated the taste buds of people across the world.
ChocoLatte is an occasion for shoppers to enjoy the best of both" said Sabina Khandwani, head of PR and marketing, BurJuman. - TradeArabia News Service