The Leela Palaces, Lodges and Resorts lately hosted an immersive sensory musical live performance in collaboration with the multi-Grammy Award-winner, celebrated musician and environmentalist, Ricky Kej at The Leela Palace Bengaluru. First in a collection, the live performance entitled ‘Rhythm of The Earth’ was devoted to environmental consciousness and optimistic social affect.
Ricky Kej is a extensively acclaimed artist and a recipient of world-renowned accolades which embrace the Grammys, US Billboard #1 artist and GQ Hero 2020 amongst many others. He additionally serves because the UNESCO MGIEP ‘World Ambassador for Kindness’, UNCCD ‘Land Ambassador’, UNICEF ‘Movie star Supporter’ and Ambassador for ‘Earth Day Community’. Ricky makes use of music to lift consciousness about points like local weather change with the purpose of creating a acutely aware and tangible distinction to the world.
As a model dedicated in the direction of selling acutely aware luxurious, The Leela has been on a journey to boost its efforts in the direction of sustainability dialing up on initiatives that may assist obtain its aim of Web Zero by 2030. The model launched Tishya by The Leela – its signature perfume, with a spread of tub facilities final yr. These merchandise are 100% vegan, paraben free, SLS free, made with pure floral extracts and is available in 100% recyclable packaging.
It has additionally commissioned in home water bottling vegetation and changed single-use plastic throughout motels. In reality, 85% of the vitality used at The Leela Palace Bengaluru comes from renewable sources. The resort was lately awarded the CII (Confederation of Indian Trade) Nationwide Power Excellence in Power Administration Award 2022.
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Talking on the event, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Working Officer, The Leela Palaces, Lodges and Resorts stated, “The understanding of luxurious has all the time been extremely contextual and evolving over time. In the present day luxurious journey is transcending materials centered luxuries and comforts to incorporate entry to genuine and customized experiences that join with the broader neighborhood. Friends not search escapes however slightly connections with their environment and fulfilling experiences in concord with nature and their speedy sociocultural milieu. This collaboration is a testomony to a shared ardour and the model’s dedication in the direction of optimistic local weather motion.”
A sensorial evocation, ‘The Rhythm of the Earth’, went past immersive visuals and music. The night started with a be aware on the significance of sustainability and secure environmental practices by Lieutenant Basic Shailesh Tinaikar, SM, VSM, a retired Indian Military officer who served because the Drive Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Kalyan Akkipeddi, Founding father of ProtoVillage in Andhra Pradesh, additional shared his views on the topic and appreciation on the exemplary partnership of The Leela with Ricky Kej.
To go with the theme, The Leela Palace Bengaluru showcased a particular zero meals waste 5-course menu, curated by Govt Chef Simran Singh Thapar. Every course was crafted as a journey via India and showcased the perfect of the model’s signature wellness program, Aujasya by The Leela constructed across the 2R’s of Wellbeing – Restore (Meals) and Renew (Mindfulness) which permits friends to embrace a holistic wellness journey.
Madhav Sehgal, Basic Supervisor, The Leela Palace Bengaluru commented, “It was an honour to host Ricky Kej reside in live performance at The Leela Palace Bengaluru as part of the 3-city tour organized by The Leela. Ricky is a grasp at utilizing the highly effective language of music to stir robust feelings, interact audiences and amass optimistic motion and we really feel humbled to have been part of the nice work that he’s doing.”
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“I’m excited to have partnered with The Leela for a 3-city tour of ‘Rhythm of the Earth'”, stated Ricky Kej. “For me, music is an efficient instrument to not simply talk a message, but in addition to make sure that it’s relatable and retained. The concept is to create a deeper understanding for the world on conservation and sustainability via music and partnering with The Leela has given me a platform to additional strengthen my outreach with a related viewers who could be the catalysts of change. I’m thrilled with the overwhelming response from the viewers in Bengaluru and am wanting ahead to the Chennai and New Delhi leg of my tour with The Leela.”
Within the coming months, Ricky Kej may even carry out at The Leela Palace Chennai and The Leela Palace New Delhi in March 2023. About The Leela Palaces, Lodges and Resorts Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Lodges and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Administration-sponsored personal actual property fund and operates eleven award-winning properties in main cities and leisure locations throughout India.
These embrace the flagship resort within the capital metropolis of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar and now Kovalam. The Leela celebrates every resort via its distinctive location, artwork, tradition and delicacies with considerate companies, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Lodges and Resorts was voted the World’s Finest Resort Model twice in a row by Journey + Leisure, USA, World’s Finest Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021.
The model is nicely poised to embrace the subsequent section in its progress trajectory with upcoming initiatives which features a leisure resort in Ashtamudi in Kerala. An epitome of true Indian luxurious hospitality, The Leela is dedicated to offering friends with unforgettable stays in settings that seize the essence of India. The model has a advertising and marketing alliance with US-based Most popular Lodges & Resorts and is a member of the World Resort Alliance.
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