Taj Chandigarh has commenced its Christmas preparations with its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony, bringing together guests, city influencers and hotel associates for an afternoon celebrating festive traditions and togetherness. Held on November 12, the gathering marked the beginning of the hotel's preparations for the Christmas season.

Participants joined the traditional ritual of mixing premium dry fruits, nuts, candied fruits and aromatic spices. Dressed in festive aprons and caps, guests took part in the activity, while social media influencers from Chandigarh joined the celebrations and shared moments from the event.

Rooted in a centuries-old European tradition, the Cake Mixing Ceremony is associated with abundance, prosperity and togetherness. The mixture prepared during the event will be left to mature, allowing the ingredients to develop their flavours before being used in the hotel's Christmas cakes and other festive delicacies.

Speaking on the occasion, Surinder Singh, Area Director – Operations & General Manager, Taj Chandigarh, said, “The Cake Mixing Ceremony is a beautiful celebration of traditions, togetherness and the joy of creating memories. At Taj Chandigarh, we take pride in curating experiences that bring people together while celebrating the warmth and spirit of the festive season. It is wonderful to see our guests and the city's leading influencers join us in celebrating this cherished annual tradition.”

The ceremony concluded with the hotel looking ahead to its Christmas and New Year celebrations, with festive food and seasonal experiences planned for the coming weeks.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries operate a portfolio of hospitality brands spanning luxury, upscale, wellness and lean-luxe segments. Its portfolio includes Taj, Claridges Collection, Brij, Atmantan, SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta, Tree of Life and Ginger.

The company combines Indian hospitality traditions with contemporary service offerings across its hotels, resorts and wellness destinations. Taj has been recognised as the World's Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India's Strongest Brand 2025 by Brand Finance.

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Festive cheer filled the air at Taj Chandigarh as guests and team members came together for the hotel's annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. The celebrations were ceremonially kicked off by Surinder Singh, Area Director – Operations & General Manager, Taj Chandigarh.