By
Rik Chakrabarti (t2 Intern)
Published 06.01.23, 12:03 AM
Tamojit Trio with their live performances were there to hype the crowd and start the party. The evening with their music just invited in the guests who slowly approached the dance floor. Midnight neared, and the music became intense with more dance floor tracks and guests grooving to those numbers.
Hyatt Regency Kolkata bid adieu to 2022 and welcomed 2023 with Euphoria 2023, in association with The Telegraph, that saw celebrations at four locations inside the hotel premises — the Regency Ballroom, Waterside Cafe, La Cucina and Topaz Sapphire. Each location served great food and drinks and had artistes entertaining the guests. The gala saw the band Tamojit Trio, a DJ performance by Raj C, a live singing performance by Shuvam Dutta, and more guitarists and vocalists perform. Topaz Sapphire was a kid-friendly venue for the young ones to enjoy New Year’s Eve too. This event was a perfect way to celebrate endings and proceed to new beginnings. The guests were spread across different locations but the most buzzing venue for the evening was the Regency Ballroom which saw guests dancing and vibing with live music and drinks. During the countdown, the inhouse guests were called to the lobby where a surprise was presented for the guests. At the stroke of 12, there were balloons being showered from above the lobby and complimentary champagne was served. After midnight, the guests were given complimentary access to the ballroom which was flooded with dancers leaving the woes to 2022 and moving on with great hopes for 2023. The Telegraph gets you the deets.
STYLE PICKS
Tripti (left) and Kriti, guests at the Waterside Cafe, enjoyed the live music and food. “The sushi was great, desserts were really good. We also loved the Mediterranean section. This place is amazing with live music and food. It is worth the hype, really enjoying the vibe for midnight,” said the friends.
Guests styled themselves not only in great ensembles but with masks to up the game for the night. After all, what’s a ball without a masquerade?
Buddies Nandini (right) and Srishti, spotted twinning in black at Regency Ballroom, were all set for the New Year. “We just arrived and the party is yet to get started, we are pre-boozing for now. We really expect the night to grow more with more enjoyment and fun lined up. We are thrilled for the new year,” said the ladies as they posed for the The Telegraph camera.
MOOD
The best couple for the night, Anirban Sen and Amrita Banerjee’s chemistry on the dance floor was amazing. With their stunning moves they set the ballroom on fire. The couple took the dance floor and totally enjoyed the music. Truly it was a euphoric night for the guests to ring in the new year.
Jenifer Begum and her husband Mohammad Irfan enjoyed the night as they waited for the new year. “The ambience is nice, we are expecting more of the party to catch up. We don’t have any resolutions as such since they never work out. The food and the starters are really good and I loved them,” said Jenifer.
SIP ’N’ BITE
The desserts were the highlights of the menu. There were endless options for those with a sweet tooth, ranging from cheesecakes, to tarts, fudges and a lot more.
The bar was no less, as the bartenders poured out their best cocktails and straight drinks.
Baked pork and tossed vegetables found favour with the guests.
ORGANISER SPEAK
“We have transformed the hotel into an euphoric experience; the Regency Ballroom will have a live band performing with DJ while Waterside Cafe and La Cucina offer unique dining experiences with live music. Topaz Sapphire is there for kids with games and fun activities. The new year countdown will be brought in at the lobby for guests from Waterside cafe, La Cucina and rooms. Post this, afterparty will continue at the Regency Ballroom for all. We have curated amazing experiences for all. We wish everyone a year full of happiness, love, joy, and hope,” said Kumar Shobhan, general manager, Hyatt Regency Kolkata.