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Guangdong-HK Celebrity Charity Auction for Sichuan Earthquake Victims
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Francois J. Cnockaert (2nd from the left), General Manager of the Guangzhou Ritz-Carlton, donates 45,595 RMB to the Guangzhou Branch of the Red Cross Society of China.
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On the afternoon of May 31st, a charity auction for Sichuan earthquake victims was held at the Guangzhou Ritz-Carlton. Celebrities from the fashion industry in Guangdong and Hong Kong attended the event, donating their lots and bidding enthusiastically.
This meaningful activity was organized by New Modern Magazine, published by the Guangzhou Daily Press Group, and the Fashion 21 Program of Guangzhou TV. The Ritz-Carlton hotel provided the grand ballroom and its services free of charge.
Many world famous brands such as Bulgari, Ferragamo, Rémy Martin, Hennessy, Nokia, Chow Sang Sang Jewellery, Star Cruises, BAZAAR and others provided lots free of charge.
After a one-minute Silent Tribute for the victims, Miss World, Wu Yingna, sang songs together with celebrities and TV anchors.
Renowned fashion designer Pierre Cardin offered encouragement and blessings via video. The first lot of maxim dishware was provided by him, bidding in at 12,500 RMB.
Lots in the auction represented many different styles, including grand dresses, sculpture, paintings and calligraphy. Among these lots, a jewelry set provided by a middle school student named Ma Lijia raised 3,300 RMB for the charity.
Zang minority girls from music group Fanghua 18 sang folk songs for the event. A Guangzhou Daily reporter just came back from Sichuan and psychologist Hu Shenzhi shared their views with the guests.
This charity auction, which lasted for only one hour, collected 31,000 RMB in donations.
(Reported by Zhu Yanshan, Photos by Qiu Weirong, Song Zhiyang, Zhu Yanshan, Proofread by Stephen Roach)
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Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Antonius L.M. van Zeeland attends the charity auction.
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Francois J. Cnockaert, General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton, receives a tablet from the Guangzhou Branch of the Red Cross Society.
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After a one-minute Silent Tribute for the victims, Miss World, Wu Yingna, sang songs together with celebrities and TV anchors.
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The lots in the auction represented many different styles, including grand dresses, sculpture, paintings and calligraphy.
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The lots in the auction represented many different styles, including grand dresses, sculpture, paintings and calligraphy.
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Zang minority girls from music group Fanghua 18 sang folk songs for the event.
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Guests at the event
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Guests at the event
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A jewelry set provided by a middle school student named Ma Lijia raised 3,300 RMB for the charity.
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A Guangzhou Daily reporter (left) recently returned from assignment in Sichuan shares her views with the guests.
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Source: Lifeofguangzhou.com
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