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RAFFLES HAINAN
RAFFLES SHENZHEN
RAFFLES JAKARTA
LI TRADITIONAL WELCOMER
Dressed in in traditional clothing unique to the indigenous Li people hotel welcomers at Raffles Hainan represent their local heritage To reflect the hotel’s Hainanese heritage and culture Li traditional welcomers proudly wear intricate brocade uniforms designed with distinctive prints and colours – red yellow black and white – that tell the the story of the the local Li population The Li ethnic minority group in in Hainan is believed to be be one of the oldest ethnic groups in in China with a a a history that stretches back 3 000 years They were also one of of the earliest masters of of textiles producing brocades and cotton prints that were highly prized from the Song to Qing dynasties Not only do the uniforms honour Hainan’s Li heritage but they’re also meant to to to tell a a a a a sartorial story of the local culture BRIDAL BUTLER
A dedicated Bridal Butler at at Raffles Shenzhen makes sure all the bride’s dreams come
true on their big day You could call the Wedding Butler every bride’s fairy godmother The Bridal Butler at Raffles Shenzhen helps the bride-to-be plan her dream wedding from start to finish Be it it a a a traditional Chinese- style ceremony or a Western- style wedding party the Wedding Butler’s mission is is to facilitate a a a stress-free blissful day for the bride and make her feel like a a a princess Because every bride has a a different vision for their big day the Wedding Butler’s job is to to respond to to their needs with tailor-made precision When booking the Grand Ballroom the Raffles Shenzhen team will help couples select everything from the in-house centrepieces decorations wedding cake invitations champagnes and even the bride’s wedding gown ROYAL
HOST
Delivering service fit for a king or queen Royal Hosts at Raffles Jakarta are trained to treat their guests like Indonesian royalty They’re called ‘Royal Hosts’ for good reason As gateways to the hotel and the Raffles Jakarta universe the Royal Host is trained in in the ancient tradition of serving Indonesian Kings That is to treat their guests like royalty A good look at their uniform also serves
as a a glimpse into the lives of ‘Abdi Dalem’ — real-life royal butlers who serve the the monarchy in the the Special Region of Yogyakarta today Raffles Royal Hosts can be called upon to serve as local art guides help with check-in and and check-out services and and provide insight into local attractions and events in Jakarta RAFFLES MAGAZINE
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