Celebrating the Chinese New Year by Giving and Spreading Festivity
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 FEBRUARY 2015 – Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur with its longstanding tradition of giving back to the broader community in which it operates in consequential and compassionate ways, recently threw an early Chinese New Year celebration at the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD) as part of the Welcome Care Services Feeding Programme.
This special get-together was organised by the Food and Beverage department of the hotel in an effort to bring more cheer and laughter while feeding the city’s destitute this festive season. “We hope our visit here today will bring some cheer and remind the less fortunate that they are not forgotten in this Lunar New Year,” said Mondi Mecja, General Manger of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
The event kicked off with a warm and cheerful meet and greet session by the hotel’s associates. Sandwiches and hot beverages were served to those who were at the shelter that morning. The hotel’s Banquet Department also put on a special performance and sang their hearts out as they welcomed the homeless who came to the shelter. A few senior citizens joined in and lit up the session even more as their melodious voices filled the dining hall.
Over 150 senior citizens turned up at AOHD in the afternoon. Everyone was treated to a sumptuous buffet spread specially prepared with love by the hotel’s kitchen. While having their lunch, the hotel’s associates took the opportunity to mingle and engage with everyone. After a hearty meal, mandarin oranges, considered as traditional symbols of abundance and good fortune, were given to everyone.
To add merriment to the event, there was a surprise birthday celebration for all February babies and the cutting of a delicious Moist Chocolate Cake courtesy of the hotel’s Big Apple Restaurant. “I would like to express my gratitude to Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur for taking the effort for the wonderful support. We are very grateful for your contribution and it has been a pleasure having you with us,” said Alvin Santhanam, Coordinator of Welcome Care Services Feeding Programme, who was evidently overwhelmed with happiness.
Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur threw a surprise birthday celebration for all February babies at AOHD.
Strongly believing in corporate and social responsibility by giving back to the broader community in which it operates through volunteerism, continuous support and engagement, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is committed to inculcate the spirit of community service and strengthen the values of generosity and solidarity among its personnel via these community based initiatives.
The Welcome Care Services Feeding Programme is an integral part of AOHD since 1999. It welcomes anyone regardless of creed, race or religion to have lunch every Monday to Friday except on Public Holidays. The doors are open at 11:00 a.m. for visitors to bathe, wash their clothes and rest.
For sponsoring and volunteering activities, please contact Alvin Santhanam at +6 012 280 2810. Alternatively, the public can visit No. 5, Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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