Pilioko
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\ T the opening of the new Chateau Royal Hotel in Noumea, New Caledonia, more than 1,000 guests visited the extraordinary complex that has been decorated by the Parisian decorator, Demachy who selected Pilioko to create a South Pacific atmosphere inside and outside the hotel. Aloi Pilioko created 100 original drawings inspired by Mela nesian scenes, faces and attitudes with two drawings in each room. All the drawings were completed by Pilioko within eight months. He also did some tapestries in vivid colours for every floor outside the lifts. He made the large fresco on the roof of the hall and the restaurants de picting a traditional ceremony of welcome, the kava ceremony.