Hotel News Shanghai

2013-11

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT SHANGHAI MARRIOTT HOTEL PUDONG EAST

SHANGHAI, CHINA – 1st December 2013 – Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East kicked off Christmas season with its first tree lighting ceremony from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on 1st December 2013. It was a historical moment for the hotel with entertainments, joyful carols and blessings.

The event began with Christmas carol performed by the children from Dulwich College Shanghai. Guests gathered in front of the Christmas tree on 1st floor and were welcomed by Mr. James Macadie, General Manager of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. When the lightings started to twinkle, the hotel’s festive ambiance has even attracted many pedestrians. Later, guests were enjoying themselves with canapés while Christmas carols fill the air. Children were delivered Christmas cookies by a gracious Santa Claus.

In keeping with the spirit of Christmas and Marriott’s “Spirit to Serve”, the hotel has cooperated with Heart to Heart Shanghai by selling teddy bears each at RMB 250 net from 1st to 31st December. The fund will directly go to Heart to Heart Shanghai and reach out to more children in need.

For more information, please call Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East at (86 21) 6036 7412.

photo caption: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East

 
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