Sichuan (China) Charity Gala at SOFITEL SEMINYAK BALI

The earthquake in Sichuan – China caused over 80,000 deaths and far over a million people are homeless. Being touched with compassion for the earthquake victims eight Accor Bali & Lombok hotels joined together to hold a charity event called “Sichuan Charity Gala” on Thursday (19/6) at Sofitel Seminyak Bali. The event attracted more than 200 guests who came from the hotels, expatriates and the local community. Organized by Sofitel Seminyak Bali, Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences, Novotel Benoa Bali, Novotel Lombok, Grand Mercure Legian, Mercure Kuta, Mercure Sanur Resort and All Seasons Legian, the event has raised over IDR 94.874.214 or equal to US$ 10,200. The entire profit and funds raised on that night will be donated to the International Red Cross through Indonesian Red Cross as a direct aid to earthquake victims in Sichuan – China.
The program can be monitored through the website www.sichuan-charity-gala.org, which is linked with the Indonesian Red Cross website. This program is also one of Accor’s sustainable community programs, which reflects Accor’s commitment. Any donation received after the gala will be handled directly by the Red Cross.
Accor hotels also contributed some culinary ‘WOW’ effects to the event via the expertise of some of their chefs. Remarkable choicesof cuisines were specially created for the night. The gala was enlivened by the performance of the world famous Saharadja Band, Lion & Dragon Dance, Fire Dance, Latin dance and many other entertainments.
The night began with a cocktail party by the pool with Capoeira performance and continued with the gala itself. During the cocktails and all through the dinner, the Sales & Marketing Team of the hotels sold lucky draw tickets to invitees and all of the proceeds were added to the donated amount.