I may not be participating in this year’s Diner en Blanc soiree, but I certainly knew where it was going to be held before most of the 4,500+ revelers did. That’s because working for Pan Pacific Vancouver, I got the inside scoop that the location was going to be the north end of Canada Place. That’s downstairs and right outside the hotel.
And I was tasked to take some photos and post it to the social channels.
Some pics:
Like any crowd-participating event, I liked the concept of it when it first launched in Vancouver years ago. I remember I wanted to go, but couldn’t find any friends who were interested. (early adopter, I guess)
But now it’s grown into a monster, with a ridiculous wait list in the thousands and expensive fee to attend (even though most people are bringing their own food, chairs and table).
Having been a wedding and event planner in my past life, I’m all for grand productions and small details, but I feel that since Diner en Blanc, while indeed pretty to look at, has became too show-y and pretentious for my liking. Too exclusive and so much try on a lot of the attendees’ part.
Me personally, I would’ve rather broke bread with people at the counterpart event, Ce Soir Noir. Perhaps it makes me feel like how I did back in high school, when I may have wished to be friends with the popular kids for a hot minute, but came to the realization that I relate more to the outsiders/nerds/artsy-types who much more interesting and more my jam?
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