The children and staff from Kechara Soup Kitchen and Sunway Lagoon pose with Santa Claus and Sunway Lagoon’s mascots as it started to ’snow’ in the park. — Photos: SYED AZAMUDDEN/The Star Online
In collaboration with Kechara Soup Kitchen, and as part of Sunway Lagoon's “25 Wonder Years” initiative, the theme park invited 25 children aged four to 14 from 11 underprivileged families and their guardians from Kechara Soup Kitchen to experience their “Best Christmas Ever” at the park. The kids had a fun-filled day of thrilling rides, a meet-and-greet session with Santa Claus as well as an educational tour of Sunway Lagoon.
The children started off their day-long outing by witnessing the “changing of guards”. They were then entertained with a welcome dance performed to the park’s 25th anniversary theme song, Experience It. The song was specially arranged and features local artistes Kaka Azraff, Caprice Ariz and Mimi Fly.
Into the park, the young guests were greeted by Santa Claus and his cheeky elves leading to the “Let It Snow – Santa’s Story Time” programme. Santa then presented the children with personalised gifts by Santa according to a wishlist sent to Sunway Lagoon earlier.
Performers welcoming the 25 special visitors to Sunway Lagoon with a special dance.
Sunway Lagoon marketing director Michelle Gregory said the children were very practical in their requests. “They asked for everyday items such as school bags and shoes,” she added.
After the meet-and-greet session, more adventure and surprises enfolded including a guided “wildlife encounter” and learning experience at the Wildlife Park, and a multi-animal showcase at the Wildlife Theatre, where they saw white cockatoos and pelicans performing.
Lunch was then served at one of the event halls next to the water theme park and the children were delighted at the array of Christmas treats, especially the chocolate fondue fountain.
After lunch, with tummies filled, the happy children spent the rest of the day at the Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, which included wading in the iconic green slime pool during the infamous Slime Time and taking pictures with Nickelodeon characters, before proceeding to enjoy the rest of the water theme park.
“We were delighted to be able to present them with a gift of joy this Christmas as well as fulfil their wishlist.
“It gave us great satisfaction to see the smiles, laughter and the wonderful moments they had today.
“We hope they will keep these happy memories with them,” said Sunway Lagoon general manager Sean Choo.
Visit the official Sunway Lagoon website or follow its Facebook page to stay updated on future celebrations.
Original sources: The Star Online, The Sun Daily.
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