InterContinental Shanghai Pudong Celebrates 28 Years by Supporting Shanghai Sunrise’s Annual Pairing Ceremony

The InterContinental Shanghai Pudong proudly sponsored the 2024 Shanghai Sunrise Pairing Ceremony on 9 November 2024. This annual event connects new students with their sponsors and is a longtime tradition. This year marks a significant milestone as both the InterContinental Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Sunrise celebrate their 28th anniversaries.

Through our mission of providing scholarships for disadvantaged students, Shanghai Sunrise has been transforming lives through education since its inception. The Pairing Ceremony is a signature event that fosters meaningful connections between sponsors and students, offering hope and opportunities to those in need.

In honor of this momentous occasion, the InterContinental Shanghai Pudong provided the venue and a complimentary lunch for attendees, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere for the event. Additionally, the hotel featured special bears for sale, with a percentage of the proceeds going directly to support Shanghai Sunrise’s vital initiatives.

The event started with a speech from Frances, O’Rourke, thanking Shanghai Sunrise’s long-time sponsors and welcoming new sponsors. Xue Qiuju, Director of Project Development and Customer Service Department of Shanghai Charity Foundation; then expressed her appreciation of Shanghai Sunrise and its volunteers to the Shanghai community and to the development of the city in general. The formalities ended with Roy Tan, General Manager of Intercontinental Pudong.

A highlight from the day was the creative block building game, with a piece titled the World Pavilion claiming first prize. The theme centered around the openness of China to the world. As well as a song performed by one of our students.

The Pairing Ceremony attracts sponsors, students and Shanghai Sunrise volunteers, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young scholars. A big thank you to Melchers (Shanghai) Ltd for donating 200 mug souvenirs for all guests. And of course, to the InterContinental Shanghai Pudong for an exceptional overall event. This collaboration exemplifies the InterContinental Shanghai Pudong’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement.