A private party brings 850 guests from India and many other countries to St. Moritz at the end of February. The upcoming wedding of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta from India is being celebrated. The young couple is celebrating with family and numerous friends over three days in St. Moritz.
“We are delighted to welcome the Ambani and Mehta families and their guests to St. Moritz,” said community president Christian Jott Jenny to the media in St. Moritz and also underlined the public's joy about the upcoming festival. The municipality had been monitoring and supporting the planning for months. “When our guests spend time in St. Moritz again and again, it is a great pleasure for us. It's even better when they bring their friends along to celebrate a party.”
“The Ambani and Mehta families are really looking forward to the upcoming festivities in St. Moritz,” said Christian Gartmann, local spokesperson for the families. Both families have known St. Moritz as regular guests who return to the Engadin again and again. They chose St. Moritz for this special event because they are enchanted by the beauty of the surrounding area and the energy of this place. “The two fiancés have spent a lot of time here for years. And you can also say that it was here that the long-standing friendship turned into romance and love.”
“Of course, it is a challenge for everyone involved, but above all, it is a great honor to help host this celebration,” says Richard Leuenberger, Managing Director of Badrutt's Palace Hotel, where a large part of the festivities take place. “By choosing our house and St. Moritz, the Ambani family has placed great trust in us, which we highly appreciate. Together with our partners, we work hand in hand to satisfy every wish of our guests.”
“St. Moritz is open to the world.”
The fact that the number of overnight stays in St. Moritz was rising was also due to guests from abroad and the new remote markets, said Gerhard Walter, CEO of the Engadin St. Moritz tourism organization. “India is one of our most important markets in Asia. The festival of the weekend will bring us direct added value. But the publicity effect of media reports in India and beyond is just as important in the long term.”
“Our guests have always been looking for something special in St. Moritz,” says Heinz E. Hunkeler, General Manager of the Kulm Hotel and Vice President of the St. Moritz Hotelier Association. “St. Moritz has a very long tradition for special events of all kinds. We try every day to fulfill special requests for our guests. Whether simply in the great outdoors or in the magnificently decorated hall of one of our hotels.”
“Every party is welcome in St. Moritz, no matter where the guests come from and how modest or how big the party should be,” concluded Mayor Jenny. “St. Moritz is open to the world.”
A celebration of joy
The Akash-Shloka Festival in St. Moritz takes place on the occasion of the marriage of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta, who will be married in Mumbai in March. 850 personalities from India and many other countries are expected to attend the private event. Including business leaders and personalities from Bollywood and Hollywood. A three-day festival with music, entertainment and cuisine from many countries is planned. In addition to the teams at St. Moritz Hotels, around 500 additional employees are responsible for the well-being of guests.
These include guest assistants, butlers, chefs for Indian and international specialties, artists, logisticians, stage specialists and security guards. The events take place at Badrutt's Palace Hotel and its park, on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, in the large party tent, in the “winter wonderland” on the circus meadow by the lake and in the tennis center in St. Moritz Bad. During the day, guests can also enjoy themselves on the slopes in St. Moritz or playing cricket on the frozen lake.
“Winter Wonderland” on the circus meadow by the lake
The “Winter Wonderland” will be a fair with rides including a Ferris wheel, a bumper car, a spiral slide and a carousel. The entire square is decorated and transformed into a place of magic and childish nostalgia. The smell of roasted chestnuts and cotton candy and the sound of music will create a carnival atmosphere. Lovingly designed market stalls offer playful delicacies for every taste.
The market also continues in a spacious tent, plus a large stage with an ice rink. The “Peter Pan Ice Show” will be performed here on Sunday evening, followed by an Indian musical performance. Between the two shows, a 10-minute drone show will be shown over the lake.
The event with live performances in the “Winter Wonderland” will take place on Sunday evening. On Monday, the “Winter Wonderland” runs in the afternoon.
media contacts
Christian Jott Jenny, Mayor of St. Moritz, +41 81 836 30 00
Christian Gartmann, spokesperson for the organizers, +41 79 355 78 78
Barbara Thoma, Badrutt's Palace Hotel, +41 81 837 26 57
Roberto Rivola, Engadin St. Moritz Tourism, +41 81 830 08 03
Heinz E. Hunkeler, St. Moritz Hotelier Association, +41 81 836 80 03
Christian Gartmann was mandated to supervise local communication and media work.