Santa’s global Christmas mission lands in Century Hong Kong Hotel

Century Hong Kong Hotel’s staff joyfully greeted the “real” Santa Claus at its doorstep upon his late arrival on Friday night.

On 17th December, Sunday morning, Santa’s presence at the Christmas party was a delightful surprise for at least 100 St Christopher’s children’s home last Sunday. The Christmas party was held at Pepino’s, Italian Restaurant at the hotel. Local celebrities including pop group “Swing” also joined in the party to greet Santa.

Youthful, cheerful faces glowed merrily around Santa’s lively participation with the children to celebrate the Christmas festive spirit. Christmas gifts were distributed individually to all the children and colourful snapshots of Santa with the kids around the Christmas tree were a special souvenir for remembrance.

Adding to the festive spirit, Pepino’s organised a creative and traditional X’mas treat, baking cookies class for kids and Santa. Mr Douglas Barber, Vice President and General Manager of Century Hong Kong Hotel joyfully remarked, “This is a real treat for the children and hopefully the gathering with Santa brings people closer and uplift everyone’s Christmas spirits. We are glad to participate in a charitable event like this and thank Santa for his time and efforts to bring real joy into the lives of these children.”

Santa Claus officially stays at Century Hong Kong Hotel from 15th December to 20th December 2000 and leaves Hong Kong to continue his global mission to other parts of the world. Century Hotels Hong Kong is the official hotel sponsor for the Eurochristmas event held in Hong Kong starting 16th December 2000 to 2 January 2000.

Century International Hotels currently manages 21 hotels and resorts in seven Asian countries – Hong Kong SAR, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. The 463-room Century Roxy Park Hotel, Singapore and Watergate Century Hotel, Shenzhen have recently opened while the Long Island Golf & Country Club in Dongguan, China is now managed by Century. In December 2000, the 211-room Century Inn North Point Hong Kong opens.