DIP n’ DINE 2016
What’s better than a great sunny day (without the usual Thai humidity), in a beautiful landscaped rooftop pool garden?
It’s having 20 absolutely ecstatic kids jump in to the pool and just delight in having a happy time, playing laughing and splashing away!
For the last few years, Central Thailand Mission in collaboration with Plaza Athenee, a Royal Meridien Hotel, has had the privilege of arranging this special event which we’ved dubbed Dip n’ Dine.
We take a different community every year to experience the fun — this year, it was the first time for the children from the House of Blessing. The kids from this home were born in prison and are there there because their mothers or parents are still incarcerated and there’s no one to care for them.
The kids were surprisingly comfortable in the water. With several of our own volunteers in the water, we were able to channel all that rambunctious energy in a few ball & group games. With a bit of a cool breeze blowing, some of the little ones were getting chilled and opted to go out of the pool. After about an hour and half, we got everyone out of the pool dressed and ready for the next segment of the program!
The kids went down to the Lobby to “ooohs and aahs” as we took some pics by the Giant Gingerbread House and the Giant Christmas Tree. Then, they “sang for their supper” performing three Christmas songs in surprisingly good English and a Thai song for the staff and guests there.
After which, we were led to a large dining room, totally privatised for our team! In getting the kids to smile for the various group shots, we had every say ‘Pizza!’ so guess what restaurant manager Mr Yannick served up first — Pizza for all!
The kids were just mesmerised by the layout of the various foods, especially the delectable desserts! It was also a treat for the caregivers!
Soon, everyone was quite stuffed …..and it was time to go , but not till Khun marisa and Yannick handed out a little gift for each one!
Truly, it was a memorable Christmas outing for these ones and they were blessed!! Merci Mons. Gilles and the Plaza Athenee team for so kindly hosting us in this way! Joyeux
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