SHANGRI-LA Hotel, Shenzhen marked the beginning of its Christmas and New Year celebrations with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony last Friday.

    Philip Dewar, the hotel’s general manager, together with students from QSI International School of Shenzhen and Shenzhen Yuanping Special Education School, and other guests got together and celebrated the festive season.

    The most significant part of the celebration was a charity sale organized by the hotel and Shenzhen Yuanping Special Education School. A charity counter has been set up at the hotel lobby to sell artworks made by disabled students. Donations will be used for a scholarship fund to recognize the best performing students as well as help students whose families have financial difficulties.

(Tang Li)