The Peninsula Hong Kong dazzles guests with 75th Anniversary Charity Gala

On 11th December 1928, a legend of Asian hospitality was born - The Peninsula Hong Kong opened her doors for the first time, and has been welcoming guests and patrons from all over the world ever since.

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary, The Hon Michael D Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited and the Board of Directors hosted a charity gala last night which raised HK$3.9Million (US$500,000) in support of five non-government subvented charitable organizations benefiting the people of Hong Kong: AIDS Concern, Camp Quality Hong Kong, Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association, KELY Support Group and Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Hong Kong.

Strictly by invitation only, the party took the format of an open house at Hong Kong's "Grande Dame" with free-flowing wine, food, music and entertainment throughout the hotel, and an opening ceremony in the presence of The Hon Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR.

Live and silent auctions of magnificent prizes conducted by Sotheby's, live performances throughout the hotel and stunning displays provided the entertainment for the evening and made this event the fund-raising occasion of the season.

On behalf of The Peninsula, The Hon Michael D Kadoorie presented the proceeds raised during the evening to the charities. The donation funds was generated from the lifestyle and silent auctions, in addition to the generous cash contributions already received from the event partners and friends of the hotel.

Major sponsors included American Express, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (represented in Hong Kong by Goodwood Motor Cars Limited), Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Cartier and Dior.

Live auction prizes included a trip for eight to The Peninsula Palace Beijing in a Gulfstream private jet; a Cartier 1928 vintage clock; a trip for two to the UK with first class airfare and a private guided tour of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars workshop; a Vertu white gold mobile telephone and a trip for four with business class airfare by Dragonair to The Peninsula Bangkok staying in The Peninsula Suite.