FIFTY children from orphanages in Port Dickson were treated to a buka puasa dinner and a fun-filled night courtesy of the Avillion hotel group and Shell Refining Company Bhd recently.
The children, from Yayasan Anak Yatim Islam Daerah Port Dickson and the Murad Foundation in Seremban, were taken on a short tour of the resort which included a visit to the games room and the marina, where many of them got their first glimpse of the boats docked there.
It was a night of firsts for many of the children — some got to ride on a Segway (two-wheeler electric scooter), some watched their first magic show, others got the chance to feed fish and a few had their first hotel dinner.
The experiences made for a memorable night and the children were seen happily eating their ice-creams, laughing and chatting with their new-found friends.
Hotel employees waited on the children, refilling their drinks and even helping them with their colouring (the hotel had earlier provided the children with colouring kits).
“Wow! Bestnya (Isn’t this great),” exclaimed 12-year-old Luqman Hakim Zulkifli when he caught a glimpse of the big boats docked at the marina.
His enthusiasm was shared with housemates Muhammad Ikmal Hakim Rosmizam, 8 and Muhammad Aisamuddin Asyraf Zulkifli,10 who had fun riding the Segway and watching the magic show.
“It was so cool and we had lots of fun,” said Muhammad Ikmal.
Avillion Admiral Cove general manager Gary Kay said the hotel group teamed up with Shell Refining to give the children a night to remember especially since it was the first time such an event was held there.
“We partnered with Shell to make the event more enjoyable for the children. We provided the food and the venue while the Shell team presented the children with goodies and duit raya.
After breaking fast, the children were treated to a magic show before a few of them entertained the adults with a traditional musical performance.
Shell Refining communication and corporate affairs manager Amri Mohd Sham said he felt honoured to break fast with the children.
“It’s nice to sit down, have dinner and chat with the kids. Just watching them eat and enjoy themselves is satisfying. It reminds us that we have so much to be grateful for.
Amri later presented the children with duit raya and new school bags.
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