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Sylvester organizes Launch Event for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Sylvester|
28 April 2022

On April 28 & 29, a total of about 2000 guests gathered in the Antwerpse Waagnatie, for the official launch of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the new merger port of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. For the design and organization of this event, Port of Antwerp-Bruges teamed up with event and production house Sylvester.


1 year ago the engagement between Antwerp and Zeebrugge was announced. On April 28 and 29, the time had finally come: both ports tied the knot. Sylvester took care of the festive part of this maritime wedding, with a two-day event, which was christened 'Dive Into The Future'.


“Day 1 was the official part, with speeches by Flemish ministers Jan Jambon, Hilde Crevits and Lydia Peeters, among others. The port CEO, port aldermen and the mayor of Bruges gave the official starting signal, with one well-aimed pull on a large lever. On day 2 it was party time, with a big dance for employees and staff. Because they weren't allowed to fall by the wayside, of course."


For this unique event, Sylvester took a dip under the water surface. All attendees were almost literally immersed in a wonderful underwater world, with 800 m2 of unique ceiling projection. If you looked up, you could see the harbor life through the surface of the water. The underwater theme was continued down to the smallest detail. There were standing tables with mirror tops, which accentuated the reflection of the ceiling projection. There was also a lounge area with 'driftwood', and an underwater house style for the signage. And to top it all off, the hostesses and bar staff were given a fairy-like scale make-up.


Ben Laloux, Senior Event Producer at Sylvester: “We have strived to integrate the merger of the two ports in all facets of this event. The catering served dishes from cooking schools in Antwerp and Bruges, the DJs were young talents from both port cities, and a duet between a Bruges and an Antwerp choir provided the ultimate goosebumps moment.”


To top it off, there was an impressive apotheosis, complete with fireworks and even a tidal wave in the ceiling video animation. In short: a unique underwater wedding, tailor-made for Port of Antwerp-Bruges. One thing is certain: Thanks to Sylvester, their ship has left well.


Credit Photos: Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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Kevin Van der Straeten
Leader |eventplanner.net | 12 May 2022

Heel mooie case Sylvester

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