On 1 February 2019, CDL management representatives and volunteers from CDL’s employee volunteer platform City Sunshine Club (CSC), ushered in the Year of the Pig with a festive lo hei luncheon with 90 elderly residents from Henderson Senior Citizens’ Home.

The luncheon was hosted by Mrs Cecilia Kwek, wife of CDL Executive Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Beng. She was joined by CDL senior executives including Group General Manager Mr Chia Ngiang Hong, Group Chief Strategy Officer Mr Kwek Eik Sheng, and Group Chief Financial Officer Ms Yiong Yim Ming. The annual event was held at Grand Copthorne Waterfront.

Apart from a celebratory spread of auspicious dishes, the beneficiaries enjoyed a merry afternoon with entertainment led by local veteran comedian Hossan Leong. He was joined by CSC volunteers who took to the stage to perform a specially choreographed dance item to the popular Mandarin song ‘Little Apple (小苹果)’ and energetic renditions of classic Lunar New Year songs in different dialects. Volunteers also danced and played table games with the elderly, creating a festive atmosphere filled with much laughter and joy.

At the end of the luncheon, Mrs Kwek presented the beneficiaries with mandarin oranges and red packets, which signify well-wishes for good health and prosperity in the new lunar year ahead.

Held since 2002, this festive gathering has been a fond tradition. This year marks the 12th year that CSC has organised the luncheon for beneficiaries from Henderson Senior Citizens’ Home.