Wow! Amazing Event!

Oct 06, 2009,02:14 AM
 

That's an impressive event!

World leaders, FIA executives, Jean Todt, and F1 race-car drivers. Seems like the place to be!

Food looks great too! Haven't tried Nobu yet, I've now been given a reason to do so.

Thanks for the great report of the awesome event! I haven't seen an event like this before!

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President's Challenge Charity Luncheon 2009 Formula 1

 
 By: Kong : October 4th, 2009-02:57
For 2008 President’s Challenge Charity Luncheon, please click here. 25th September 2009 – SINGAPORE After last year’s inaugural participation in the President’s Challenge Charity Luncheon auction and raised about SGD250,000 (about USD177,000) last year wi...  

Thanks for the report Kong

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : October 4th, 2009-20:35
Looks like a well run elegant charity event. One thing though, with the "look" of the event setup, I would have expected a higher dollar amount raised at this charity. Cheers, Anthony

Thanks A. I have the same sentiment too...

 
 By: Kong : October 4th, 2009-21:01
Hope the organiser will look into it. Perhaps it was good enough for them ...as the event raised a total of SGD $1 million - made up of SGD $800,000 in table sales and SGD$200,000 from the auction proceeds. Kong This message has been edited by Kong on 200... 

Fun post, Kong!

 
 By: dxboon : October 4th, 2009-21:20
Thanks for the great report and pictures! The food alone looked superb! Very classy presentation all together. Cheers, Daos

Great post !

 
 By: takashi78 : October 4th, 2009-23:03
What were the other winning bid numbers?

The other items...

 
 By: Kong : October 5th, 2009-03:42
Thanks Takashi78. The other won bids : Lot1: Michael Schumacher replica helmet : SGD26K. Lot 2: Chopard Classic Racing Chrono Lot 3 : Ferrari racing suit worn by Kimi Raikkonen at this year's Monza race (soaked with his sweat ) SGD24K and Lot 4 : Franck M... 

Thanks Daos. Food fortunately was good ...

 
 By: Kong : October 5th, 2009-03:37
at the price for a table of at least SGD30K. Read somewhere that Chef Nobu Matsuhisa brought 35 of his staff from his two London restaurants to prepare the 6-course luncheon for the 400pax. Kong

Great!

 
 By: VMM : October 5th, 2009-07:31
Thanks. Vte

Wow! Amazing Event!

 
 By: patrick_y : October 6th, 2009-02:14
That's an impressive event! World leaders, FIA executives, Jean Todt, and F1 race-car drivers. Seems like the place to be! Food looks great too! Haven't tried Nobu yet, I've now been given a reason to do so. Thanks for the great report of the awesome even... 

As usual...

 
 By: nacelle : October 6th, 2009-03:49
As usual, a very thorough, entertaining, informative post full of great pictures. You really can capture an event Kong!

A great coverage of a great event

 
 By: BluNotte : October 18th, 2009-04:20
Thanks Kong, Stephen