THE 11TH ANNUAL MUHIBBAH CHRISTMAS PARTY @ BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL by PERTUBUHAN AMAL BOG KUALA LUMPUR DAN SELANGOR

In line with the true spirit of Christmas, it is truly heartwarming to find people still willing to put a smile on the faces of the less fortunate.

Kudos go to Pertubuhan Amal BOG Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor for organising yet again another lavish celebration that depicts a true Malaysian Christmas hosting 1,000 special guest (old folks, mentally challenged, the blind, deaf, orphans, single mothers, refugees etc) and 250 volunteers at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur  (Manhattan Grand Ballroom) on Dec 17 from 2pm to 10pm.

It was indeed a night filled with joy and laughter for the guests from some 50 to 60 homes around the Klang Valley. Each guest was treated to an exciting fun-filled evening with games, entertainment, party packs, personalised gifts and an eight-course dinner in the ballroom.

Rudolph Cheese Dumpling & Chilled Shredded Kerabu Chicken

Dasher Mushroom Soup With Bread Buns & Butter Scoop

Vixen Roasted Chicken

Prance Sweet And Sour Fish Fillet

Dancer Braised Mushroom With Vegetbales

Comet Buttered Prawns & Nestum

Donner Fried Rice Chinese Style

Cupid Bread & Butter Pudding With Vanilla Ice Cream & Sauce

The organisation’s president Reverend Aloysious Lopez said the aim of the annual event is to treat some 1,000 guests, from a multiracial background, as “kings” and “queens” for a day, in line with the theme of the season – giving and sharing. He stressed that the party, held successfully over the years, has no religious or political agenda. It is also to show this group of people that despite the challenges they go through they are still loved and cared by our society. As they are not so different from us, they too deserve to have a good time.

“The success of the annual celebration is firstly due to God’s grace and also due to the generous contributions from well-wishers which cuts across the different races and creeds,” said Rev Lopez.

Like in previous years, Pertubuhan BOG extended invitations to different homes. Among the homes were Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ for the Deaf, Malaysian Rare Disorders Society, National Stroke NASAM (stroke patients going through treatment), National Sports Paralympics Team, National Autism Society, Victory Elderly Centre, Syrian Community, UNCHR Iranian Refugess, Rohingya Community, Spastic Children Association and many more.

In the ballroom’s foyer, there were 27 carnival booths that were in operation from 2pm to 6pm and the games were opened to all age groups. Some of the games included Hot Wheels, Inflatable’s and Ring Toss while there were also pampering booths that gave guests massages, pedicures, manicures, make-up and hair styling. There was Santa’s Photobooth, candy floss and popcorn that guests enjoyed.

 

The carnival atmosphere was something children and older folks alike enjoyed as many of them do not normally have opportunities to interact with friends and do not have the finances to pay for these games otherwise. Prizes were also awarded not only to the winners but to all participants too.

As soon as the doors to the ballroom were open guests enjoyed an 8-course sit down dinner with a night filled with entertainment ranging from cultural performances, Lion dance, musical performances, an appearance from Santa and Santarina and loads more.  Towards the end of the evening volunteers were on hand to distribute personalized gifts to all guests.

The event was also a success due to the strong support and contributions from friends, Intermovers (sponsored the party packs), Bangsar South Rotarians (sponsored the game booths), foreign students from Netherlands – Asia School of Business collaboration with MIT Sloan University (handled the Princess and Pirate Booth) as well as the volunteers from the Girl Guides and IM4U.

Previous venues of Muhibbah Christmas events were the Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Vivatel Hotel, Palace of the Golden Horses (four times), The Royal Chulan and Berjaya Hotel (fourth time). For those who would like to make contributions as part of philanthropist’s effort, feel free to visit: http://www.pabog.org/home.html for more information.

We would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a blessed and wonderful Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Ho ho ho…………………..

  

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