The official celebration of SBM's 50th anniversary had a special touch - Port-Louis, SBM Tower, Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM.
Mauritius, October 14, 2023 -- To mark this milestone in its history, the bank concocted a one-of-a-kind and unprecedented spectacle in Mauritius, featuring a video projection on two facades of the SBM Tower. Friday evening also saw the presence of internationally renowned 'sand artist' Fatmir Mura, whose "living" sand art pieces were also projected onto the SBM Tower on an area of 1,200 square meters, a first in artistic representation in Mauritius.
"This video projection on the iconic SBM Tower is our way of expressing gratitude to all those who have contributed to SBM's success over the past five decades. We want Mauritians to enjoy this magnificent show in the coming days to celebrate this major milestone in our history with us. This spectacle also underscores our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service, principles that have always guided us since the establishment of SBM in 1973. We are now fully focused on our goals of taking the bank and the Mauritian economy to new levels of growth," said Mr. Raoul Gufflet, Group Chief Executive Officer of SBM Holdings Ltd, during a banquet organized to mark the official celebrations of SBM's 50th anniversary on Friday.
Questions around this news
What was planned for SBM's 50th-anniversary celebration in Port Louis?
The celebration featured a video show projected onto two faces of the SBM Tower. The display included works by internationally known sand artist Fatmir Mura, with the projected artwork covering 1,200 square meters. A public viewing platform was set up at the Port Louis Waterfront, in front of the former post office.
When could the public watch the tower projections?
The release said the public screenings were scheduled from Saturday, October 7, through Sunday, October 15, 2023. Seven ten-minute showings were listed each evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and running at half-hour intervals through 10:30 p.m. The public viewing platform was also scheduled to open on October 7.
What is video projection mapping?
Video projection mapping is a technique that aligns projected images with the shape and features of a physical surface, such as a building or sculpture. Designers use measurements and software to shape the visuals so they appear to fit the surface, rather than simply displaying a rectangular image across it.
What is sand art?
Sand art is an art form that uses sand as its main material. Artists may arrange, draw, sculpt, or move sand to create images and designs. Some performances involve making pictures in real time, while others produce fixed works; the specific methods and presentation vary by artist and setting.
Echoing the sentiment, Mr. Sanjaiye Rawoteea, Acting Chief Executive Officer of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, stated, "We are grateful to our customers and employees for their continued trust, and we are committed to remaining the preferred financial partner for the Mauritian people. This 50th anniversary was an opportunity to celebrate our past, our present, and look confidently toward the future. I am sure that the video projection on the SBM Tower will delight Mauritians, whom I invite to come and enjoy this spectacle in large numbers, with friends or family."
Starting from Saturday, October 7, until Sunday, October 15, the public will be treated to seven projections each evening, lasting for ten minutes each, at the following times: 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:00 PM, and 10:30 PM. A special platform of 240 square meters has been set up on the Port Louis Waterfront in front of the former post office and will be accessible to the public starting from Saturday, October 7.
A Unique Show
This show is the result of a real technical and human achievement. Indeed, its realization required hundreds of hours of study, visits, design, creation, image, light, and laser programming.
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At a glance
- Company
- SBM
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Port Louis, Mauritius
Key figures
- Anniversary
- 50th
- Projection area
- 1,200 square meters
- Screenings each evening
- seven
- Length of each screening
- ten minutes
- Viewing platform area
- 240 square meters
People
- Fatmir Murasand artist
- Raoul GuffletGroup Chief Executive Officer of SBM Holdings Ltd
- Sanjaiye RawoteeaActing Chief Executive Officer of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
