Handing-Over Ceremony for Nawarat Monastic’s School Building

Yangon (Myanmar) – May 10, 2016 (travelindex) – Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon held its donation event for a new school building on the 7th of May 2016 at Nawarat Monastic School in Shwe Pyi Thar Township. This donation ceremony took place in the new school building of Nawarat School together with Chatrium representatives, Head Master Monks, teachers, students, guests and media. As per the program, management and staff of Chatrium hotel handed-over the new school building named “Ba Yint Naung (1500 sq feet, worth Ks 25,600,000) to Head Master Sayadaw and then offered lunch to guests.
This new school building project was initiated with the funds raised from the Chatrium Charity Golf Tournament 2014 and The Music for Myanmar Charity Concert 2016. With this new school building, now Nawarat Monastic School will be able to accept an additional 120 students for the 2016 academic year.

Nawarat Monastic School, located in Quarter No 8, Nawarat Road, Shwepyithar Township, Yangonwas founded in 2012 by headmaster Sayadaw U Kay Lar Tha. It has come to accommodate over 300 students; around half of whom are in-house children. Within the short span of a few years, it has also become a fundamental establishment in Shwe Pyi Thar Township providing education for children of any religion and ethnic background.

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon has already donated a multi-purpose hall and concrete paths to the monastic school. General Manager May Myat Mon Win explained why they have chosen to help. “Social and environmental responsibility are core values at Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. We continuously support the education of children in Myanmar. We hope that the children at Nawarat Monastic School will be able to fulfill their dreams thanks to our contribution and support.”

About Music for Myanmar and Organizer Message:
Music for Myanmar raised awareness and funds for deaf, orphaned and disadvantaged children in Myanmar with a fundraising evening starring Italian singer Matteo Setti and Myanmar artist Chan in the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon last October in 2015.

“This was our second musical event in Yangon, and thanks to Chatrium and our sponsors it will contribute to giving needy children a fulfilling education and a better future,” said Pamela McCourt Francescone, founder of the non-profit charity Link for Aid that is organizing the Music for Myanmar event in partnership with Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. The third Music for Myanmar Charity event will be in November this year.

About Chatrium Golf Tournament:
This is an annual event with the objective to contribute to the needs of community development, to foster a relationship with our business patrons and to share business opportunities and exposure with our business partners/ associates. Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon has been organizing Charity Golf Tournaments over the years and all the profit goes directly to charity organizations needing help in Myanmar.

About Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon:
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is part of Chatrium Hotels & Residences, a luxury hotel collection and is one of the city’s topmost hotels for pure luxury and rich colonial-style architecture. It is situated among lush greenery and beside the famous Kandawgyi Lake; providing simply stunning and spectacular views of Shwedagon. Every guestroom is spaciously designed and influenced by local culture with some touches of oriental heritage. Our highlight is Royal Lake Suite, the premier suite of Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, accommodated many Celebrities and Heads of State who have visited Yangon and stayed at the hotel. The Royal Lake Suite is located on the top floor and is beautifully decorated in colonial style luxury. The 300 sq.m suite offers opulent yet comfortable spaces for living, dining and includes a private balcony that showcases sweeping panoramic views of the Shwedagon Pagoda and Kandawgyi Lake. Visit us at www.chatrium.com or www.facebook.com/Chatrium.

For more information, please contact:
Kanokrat Kirkland
Group Director of Marketing Communications
Pathompong Ratanapongtrakoon
Marketing Communications Executive – Corporate
Chatrium Hotels and Residences
Tel: +66 (0) 2672 0200 ext. 7911
Email : marcom.chr@chatrium.com