Moët & Chandon Golden Tree Lighting Ceremony

New York City has Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree and St. Petersburg has Palace Square - and another icon is born - the Moët & Chandon Golden Tree Lighting Ceremony in Cape Town. The celebration is open to the public to ring in the festive season. Located at the Silo District in the V&A Waterfront, national treasure and Springbok winner, Siya Kolisi and the Queen of Moët Boity Thulo will help light the 2000 recycled Moët champagne bottles. I have always been in Joburg when this event happens, so I am happy that I am in Cape Town this time around to witness this great Moët Moment.

“The Moët & Chandon Golden Tree has become a symbol of festive celebration and marks the opening of the holiday season in South Africa. Moët & Chandon Impérial also celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and the Springboks have brought the Rugby World Cup trophy home – there are so many reasons to join us and celebrate!” says Pascal Asin, Moët Hennessy Managing Director Africa & Middle East.

E! Entertainment host Kat Sinivasan will be the master of ceremonies for the evening, ushering in live performances by internationally revered opera singers Given Nkosi and Magdalene Minnaar, and the Cape Town Youth Choir.

The lighting ceremony this year takes place on Friday the 29th of November and those hoping to attend are advised to arrive at the V&A Waterfront Silo District well in advance of the 7pm start, as this experience attracts a crowd of thousands.

·       Public event: The Moët Golden Tree Lighting Experience is open to the general public at no cost

·       Date: The Golden Tree Lighting Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday the 29th of November 

·       Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm

·       Location: The Moët & Chandon Christmas Tree is located in front of Zeitz MOCAA at the V&A Waterfront Silo District. 

·       Christmas shopping: The design-driven district is home to a host of retailers including Lindt, Kirsten Goss and Kat van Duinen. With shops open until 8pm, visitors are also invited to indulge in some late-night Christmas shopping on the 29th of November, as well as delicious Moët & Chandon festive specials at participating restaurants in the Silo District. 

·       Festive Fridays: which include a tree lighting experience will take place on: 6th, 13th and 20th December at 8:30

The Moët Golden Tree will be situated in the Silo District until 6th January.