In celebration of the festival of lights, the Park Hotels decided to put together a Diwali gift box to honors its guests. The festival celebrates the story of the Hindu God Rama returning victorious after rescuing his wife from the clutches of evil. In order to retell this story in an way that its guests would find meaningful, the hotel created a unique box set, complete with charming illustrations to match the god's epic journey.
Inside a larger box sits 12 smaller boxes, disguised as matchboxes. However, rather than containing actual matches to tie in with the theme of light, the brand opted for "explosives of the sweet kind." These small, colorful candies made for a great way to acknowledge the festival in an informative and celebratory way.
Diwali Candy Boxes
The Park Hotels' Diwali Gift for Guests Pays Tribute to the Hindu God Rama
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