NUSA DUA - In closing the year 2005, co-sponsors Grand Hyatt Bali and Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua joined forces in putting together a charity for underprivileged children around Bali. It has been an annual event for 14 years, conceived by Mr. Peter Stetler, currently Area Vice President of Hyatt Hotels Indonesia, then General Manager of Grand Hyatt Bali. This year’s Orphan Party success, which was held on December 17, 2005 is fruit of a fine collaboration of Mr. Alain Carraux, President of Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua and Mr. Detlev Truernit, General Manager of Grand Hyatt Bali.Six orphanages and schools for disadvantaged children in Bali; Sidhi Astu, Melaya, Belimbing Sari, Darul Najah, Darma Jati, and SLBB attended the Christmas Party in the ballroom of Grand Hyatt Bali.
Over 300 kids ranging from 1 to 15 years of age from different religious faith and backgrounds were brought together to the celebration. In following the tradition, abundance of food, beverages and desserts were served by the Grand Hyatt Bali staff to the children as a message of service to the community. Fun games, singing, dancing, magic show, gamelan procession, talent show, impromptu acting by the children are just a few activities in which the children participated on that eventful Saturday afternoon. As a finale of the event, Santa Claus gave away Christmas gifts to each child.