AN ANNUAL ZERO-WASTE BLUE CARPET GALA DINNER FOR THE TURTLES
ONE
BLUE
HEART
Where Two Oceans Meet
One Mother Earth
One Mother City
One Ocean
One Breath
One Choice
One Night
A Gathering in One Night
at One&Only Cape Town.
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A fundraiser for the Turtle Conservation Centre,
hosted by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation.
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A transformative evening of mesmerizing art,
slow fashion, zero-waste food, and song
in celebration of our magnificent sea turtles.
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A remembrance of our deep connection to one another
& the ancient knowledge of the ocean that resides within us.
FOOD
What does zero-waste mean in food terms?
One&Only Cape Town’s Resort Chef, Henrico Grobbelaar and his kitchen have risen to the delicious challenge of creating a bespoke, plant-based menu for this year’s One Blue Heart gala. Chef Henrico explains his thoughts behind each dish, stating, “To bring the ocean into a vegan menu, and simultaneously, in the interests of the lowest possible carbon footprint, to use only local ingredients, is challenging. I tried to amalgamate the core concepts of the event into every aspect of the menu; using only local produce, recreating elements of the ocean and keeping everything plant-based.”
FASHION
Slow Fashion garments are crafted with care & purpose. They become vessels of personal stories, cultural heritage, & limitless imagination. Together, we rewrite the narrative of gala fashion, infusing it with mindful consumption, individuality, & reverence for our oceans. Slow fashion emerges as a symphony of conscientious creation. Each stitch whispers tales of dedication
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To get on board read our guide to slow fashion here:
ART
Art has always spoken for our people and our planet , conveying history, emotions and telling stories.
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As part of the experience, we curated pieces that resonate with the message and heart of the event as well as a beautiful art exhibition, 'Nothing Comes without its World', with the support of Dr Dylan McGarry, Cloud Digital, the V&A Waterfront and supporting artists. A snippet of this will be showcased at the event and will extend beyond.
Click here to read more about the artists involved.