A Caring Feast by Holiday Inn Melaka

Online, August 25, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Holiday Inn Melaka hosted a "Majlis Berbuka Puasa" event at the hotel's ballroom on the 24th August 2011 for approximately one hundred children accompanied by their caretakers from Rumah Budak Laki Tun Abdul Aziz, Sekolah Tunas Bakti Sg. Lereh, and Asrama Bukit Baru Melaka. On top of that, 30 senior citizens from Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheng were also invited for a treat.

The heartwarming event was held in conjunction with the month of Ramadan as part of the hotel's commitment in giving back to the society. The true value of the event was seen with the big smile on these children's faces during the event.

The invitees were served to a delectable spread of traditional 'kampung' delicacies and international favorites such as kambing panggang, ikan pari asam pedas, gado-gado, among others. To make a sweet ending, various delicious desserts such as ABC, assorted Malay kuih, puddings and jelly were served as part of the buffet line. At the buffet line, the hotel's heads of departments rolled up their sleeves to serve the foods for the invitees.

To make the event even merrier, two local celebrities namely Zenny and Azizi have volunteered to host the evening and to perform for the children. Both of them are known from their various appearances in reality shows and major events. In addition, a Ghazal band heightens the Raya atmosphere while entertaining the invitees as they dine in.

Apart from being served with good food, the hotel handed out green packets or also known as 'duit raya' for the invitees. The green packets were given out by the hotel's senior management team as a symbol of good blessing for the receivers.

Media Enquiries:
Eric Ong Kam Fai
Asst. Marcom Manager
Tel: 606 285 9193
Email: eric.ong@holidayinnmelaka.com
www.melaka.holidayinn.com
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