Hard Rock Hotel turns ‘sweet 16’

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Jorge Carlos Smith leads staff in the merit making ceremony.
Jorge Carlos Smith leads staff in the merit making ceremony.

To commemorate the anniversary of Hard Rock Hotel turning ‘sweet 16’ on November 15, General Manager Jorge Carlos Smith led employees in a merit-making ceremony, offering alms and necessities to nine monks from Photisampan Temple.

At the conclusion of the religious ceremony, staff made offerings of baskets of food and amenities to the monks who gave them blessings in return.

A landmark on the Pattaya beachfront for 16 years, the Hard Rock Hotel also is home to the local world renowned Hard Rock Café.

Monks receive offerings of food and necessities from the staff.
Monks receive offerings of food and necessities from the staff.