Hong Kong

A Mcdull type of Christmas

Hong Kong's favorite piglet is making himself at home at both Shangri-La Hotels this Christmas. Partnering with Alice Mak, the local creator of the lovable McMug and McDull, Kowloon Shangri-La and Island Shangri-La are selling custom-made McDull Christmas Tree plush toys for HK$150 ($20) each. All proceeds will go directly to Heep Hong Society, one of Hong Kong's largest service providers of early intervention and education for children with autism and specific learning disabilities. Kowloon Shangri-La (852-2721-2111). Island Shangri-La (852-2877-3838).

A time for giving

Christmas is a time for goodwill and giving back and The Langham, Hong Kong has partnered with Food Angel, a local food rescue and assistance nonprofit organization for festive and giving afternoon teas in December. Throughout this month, for every Tiffin Afternoon Tea purchased, HK$10 will be donated to Food Angel. The Langham will once again host the annual Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea featuring the much-loved storytelling session and a Christmas gift from Santa, on Dec 21 and 22 from 1 to 3 pm. The tea is priced at HK$298 per adult and HK$188 per child. Holiday cheer continues on the evenings of Dec 23 and 24 with carolling by the Hong Kong Youth Choir at Palm Court. The Langham Hong Kong. 852-2375-1133.

Compiled by Pauline D. Loh, Ye Jun, Feng Minghui, Xu Qunjian, Donna Mah, Zhang Min and Lin Baiyu.