Corporate bits | Sands China holds spring-cleaning

The Sands China Care Ambassador program sent a group of over 70 volunteers to Seac Pai Van public housing in Coloane Sunday morning, where they spent time with local independently living elderly for an annual spring-cleaning activity.

This year is the eighth in a row the Care Ambassadors are assisting the region’s  elderly who live alone to prepare for the Chinese New Year with an annual spring-clean.

The volunteers paid a visit to 50 households – double that of the previous year – taking cleaning supplies along with them so they could sweep, mop and vacuum the homes.

According to Sands China’s press release, the Care Ambassadors also brought Chinese New Year gift packs for the residents, which contain useful staples like oil, grain and noodles, and a hygiene kit recently put together by Sands China team members. Each hygiene kit includes soap, shampoo, conditioner, a toothbrush and toothpaste.

Mandarin Oriental announces CNY festivities

Mandarin Oriental is celebrating the auspicious Year of the Rooster with a range of traditional Chinese gourmet foods and festivities.

From January 21 to February 12, the resort’s dedicated culinary team at the hotel’s signature Vida Rica Restaurant will serve up a delectable selection of festive dishes.

Vida Rica Bar will serve” Afternoon FANtasy” during Chinese New Year – available from January 28 to February 5.

Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop will offer a range of festive hampers and homemade delicacies. Meanwhile, The Spa at the resort will offer wellness hampers packed with “Five Elements Signature Treatment” oils for balanced well-being.

From January 28 to February 28, complimentary 20-minute foot reflexology will also be offered to guests who book any of the two-hour Mandarin Oriental Signature Spa Therapies.

The Lunar New Year will be ushered in at the hotel with firecrackers and the traditional Chinese lion dance procession from 11 a.m. on January 28.