‘Guides with disabilities’ on Children’s Day

International Children’s Day 2018 celebrated by hosting a special edutainment event for ninety-six differently-abled girl guides from across Sri Lanka together with key properties Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon and Cinnamon Bey Beruwala.

Conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association ( SLGGA), the fun- filled Children’s Day programme opened its doors to ninety- six girls from 12 different institutions based in several locations across Sri Lanka, including Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Hikkaduwa, Colombo and Ratmalana. Held at the Blu Fox Hotel in Hikkaduwa, the event featured an exciting line- up of both recreational activities and learning experiences.

Having commemorated Children’s Day by partnering with the Maharagama National Cancer Hospital to raise funds for kids in need over the past years, this year, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts decided to shift its focus towards supporting the needs of differently-abled youth. One of the most prominent high- lights of the day- long event was a full- on culinary experience, where the guides were given the chance to prepare their own snacks alongside top Cinnamon chefs, whilst learning and trying out an array of fun and interesting cooking techniques. Another segment of the event was dedicated to a colourful variety of singing and dancing acts which were performed by themselves, representing their respective institutes.

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