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Jay Ganglani

About 20 school students from a Hong Kong charity took part in Christmas-themed workshops where they decorated pastries and cupcakes with whipped cream and biscuit powder.
The students, many of whom come from ethnic minority backgrounds, are from Kids4Kids, one of the beneficiaries of this year’s Operation Santa Claus (OSC).
They included secondary school students studying at Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School and primary pupils from Aberdeen Kai-Fong Welfare Association Social Centre.
The first event took place at Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West on December 11, marking Nina Hospitality’s eighth year of sponsoring OSC.

On December 14, a similar event took place at the hotel’s branch in Island South.
Children from both events are service users at Kids4Kids, a Hong Kong charity that aims to empower children and help them develop a sense of social responsibility.
“I think it’s a win-win for all companies in Hong Kong to help local charities [like those involved with Operation Santa Claus]. We wish to be seen as part of the community. People come to hotels to celebrate special occasions,” Nina Hospitality managing director Simon Manning said.
Manning also strongly agreed with this year’s OSC tagline that “Everyone can be a Santa Claus,” adding it was in “the spirit of generosity and community support”.

A buffet lunch was later organised at the hotel for the students, following the hour-long workshop.
“Every year, we see the festive season and this is the time for us to look after those minorities or underprivileged children from different backgrounds,” Charis Yim, general manager of Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, said.
“We will continue with this effort.”
The students involved in this year’s event also enjoyed themselves.
“It was really fun. Making cupcakes and meeting new people was a great experience,” said Arsam Saberi, one of the students who took part in the Christmas-themed workshop.
“It gives back to the community which is great.”

Orson Cua, another participant, said: “I found this event very festive and happy. This was my first time joining an event like this.”
“I love it. It’s a good cause. It can help people have a good feeling during Christmas.”
OSC is an annual fundraising initiative held by the South China Morning Post and public broadcaster RTHK. Since its launch in 1988, OSC has raised HK$383 million (US$49.3 million) to support the Hong Kong community through 338 charitable projects. There are 11 charitable projects of worthy causes being funded this year.
For more information on this year’s beneficiaries, please click here.


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The 20 students are from Kids4Kids, one of Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries this year


The 20 students are from Kids4Kids, one of Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries this year.


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