In the chariot was a “Capitol Representative” who bore a striking resemblance to Effie Trinket, along with two competition winners who won the chance to take part by creating and designing their own Hunger Games “Tribute” costumes.
The “Tributes” were 16 year old Billie Surrey from Stoke-on-Trent and 21 year oldIbtisam Ahmed from Nottingham. They entered a competition on the official The Hunger Games Facebook page to design their own Capitol-themed costume. But they weren’t required to actually enter an arena and fight to the death...
The Chariot ride began at Battersea Park and continued through to Westminster and along the Embankment taking in key London landmarks.
Billie said: "The best bit was when we took the horse drawn carriage across Westminster Bridge and there were lots of Hunger Games fans gathered there to see us. We posed for photos and it was brilliant fun. It's not every day you get to do something like that!"
Ibtisam said: "I'm a massive fan of The Hunger Games and getting to ride through the streets of London in a Hunger Games costume I designed and made myself was amazing. It felt great being a Tribute, but I'm glad I didn't have to enter the Hunger Games arena at the end!"
Sarah Sanders, from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, commented: “We are delighted that our chosen Tributes enjoyed the day and are so excited about Monday’s DVD and Blu-ray release that they were prepared to create their own costumes.”
The Hunger Games is out on 2 disc Blu-ray, 2 disc DVD and Download to own from Monday
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