Corporate Bits | Chinese New Year celebrations at Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental, Macau is celebrating Chinese New Year with its gourmet menus, themed afternoon tea, festive cocktails, hampers and family-friendly activities that are designed to provide an auspicious and delicious start to the Year of the Sheep.
The Lunar New Year will be ushered in at the hotel with roars of firecrackers and the traditional Chinese lion dance procession from 10:30am on 19 February 2015. A visit from the God of Wealth to distribute “Lai See” packets and demonstrations of Chinese arts and crafts at Vida Rica Restaurant and Bar during lunch-time from 19 to 21 February will also add to the holiday spirit.
At the hotel’s signature Vida Rica Restaurant, ranked number one on TripAdvisor and a winner of the top award in Macau’s first Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme, diners can savor Chinese Executive Chef Lam’s celebratory creations, served during lunch from 1 February to 5 March. Also available are the Chinese New Year dim sum lunch and festive set menus, served from 12 February to 5 March.

CTM volunteer team shares seasonal joy with Macau Special Olympics

CTM is committed to offering support to underprivileged groups, according to a press release issued by the telecom operator. On Jan 17, CTM’s Volunteer Team and Macau Special Olympics (MSO) jointly organized a gathering in celebration of the New Year.
The get-together was held at Pousada Marina Infante last Saturday. Participants included Eliza Chan, CTM’s Director of Corporate Communications, Siu Iu Hong, CEO of MSO, together with over 20 CTM Volunteer Team members and nearly 100 MSO members. During the occasion, an Outstanding Athletes Award Ceremony took place to recognize six MSO athletes for their excellent achievement in international sports competitions over the past year, so as to encourage and promote their physical and mental development.
Aside from gourmet food, CTM Volunteer Team members Yeuson Lao and Ronald Lam, together with MSO members presented a singing performance to all participants, while interactive games and lucky draw were also arranged.