Rasa Sayang Christmas Tree Launch- Im the CAROLER~

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa Penang hosted their 2009 Charity Christmas Tree Launch at the Garden Wing Lobby recently. The hotel management started this tradition since 2007 and has been doing so every year since then.
The Christmas tree standing in the lobby was adorned with colorful mixed ornaments of dazzling lights, ribbons, golden and red balls, pine cones and Christmas flowers.

In conjunction with this early Christmas festive lighting celebration, the children from the Resource & Education for Autistic Children (REACH) was invited to participate in the lighting of the Christmas tree. Simultaneously, the hotel collected donations with all the proceeds going to this organization and the Penang Turtle Conservation Centre.

Everyone can purchase a Christmas tree tag and hang it on the Christmas tree with a written personal season’s greeting. The specially designed Christmas tags in the shape of sea creatures cost RM10, RM20 or RM50 are available at the reception counter until 6th January 2010. All proceeds will benefit the above mentioned two organizations.

Resident Manager Mr Christian Nannucci was on hand to give the opening speech.

Santa handing out goodies to the children.

Everyone gathered around Santa Claus as soon as he makes his appearance. He had a busy time handing out sweets from his bag of goodies and had photos taken with the children. His arrival delighted all of them.