BacardI unveils Bacardi, untameable since 1862

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Posted in: Food & Nightlife on Sunday, 29 December 2013 14:28

One of the world's leading brands, Bacardi, hosted an event titled Bacardi, untameable since 1862 at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon on December 23. The event was a tribute to the brand's stunning history spanning 151 years and was conceptualised by the Bacardi team and Wizcraft.

The glittering showcase of Bacardi's incredible legacy and history was attended by the who's who of Delhi, fashion fraternity, socialites, business elite and other renowned faces all coming together to celebrate 151 years of Bacardi. Hosts of the evening, Nandini Bhalla, Gauri and Nainika and Shalini Arora Kochhar came together to raise a toast to the amazing success of Bacardi and were seen mingling with their guests.

Bollywood stars, Neha Dhupia and Sonu Sood graced the evening with their star-studded presence. Also seen at the amazing event were restaurateur AD Singh, Prahlad Kakkar, Dolly Thakore among others enjoying the stunning theatrical showcase put up by Terence Lewis Co. and directed by Quasar Thakore Padamsee.

Also seen were Ramola Bachchan, Amol Wadhera, Aditya Bal, Varun Bahl, Vikrum Baidyanath, Slyvie, Papa CJ, Archna Vijaya, Suneet Verma and social bloggers, Dimpy Kapur, Naina Redhu and Akanksha Redhu among other familiar faces. Everyone collectively celebrated the stunning legacy of Bacardi and the incredibly rich history behind the brand.

Viva La Pasion, the modern theatrical telling the extraordinary story of the Bacardi family over the last 151 years had everyone in awe. The showcase highlighted how fate threw everything at the Bacardi family including fire, earthquakes, business challenges (like Prohibition in America), revolution and exile from their homeland. However, the Bacardi’s not only survived, they thrived owing to their passion to overcome turmoil. The evening echoed their sentiment since 1862 that 'True Passion Can't Be Tamed'.

The theatrical showcase was met with thunderous applause as the audiences were seen collectively in awe of Bacardi's incredible history right from the inception in Cuba to one of the world's most recognizable brands.

Guests thereon moved to the after party at the Cuban Square where Hamza and his percussionists wowed audiences. The Midival Punditz were the highlight and soon the area witnessed amazing impromptu tango performances.

On this momentous occasion, Vijay Subramaniam (MD, Bacardi India) said, "We are extremely proud to present BACARDI:UNTAMEABLE SINCE 1862. This new campaign is a tribute to Bacardi's incredible heritage and legacy spanning 151 years, right from Bacardi's inception in Cuba through various struggles to today being one of the world's leading brands.  This new campaign celebrates this untameable spirit within all of us and inspires everyone to follow their passions. We are delighted to share a piece of bacardi's history with everyone."

The evening ended on a untameable note of passion, a memorable tribute to one of the world's most loved brands and an unforgettable moment in the illustrious 151 years of Bacardi.