THE Aracari Resort at Versailles, West Bank Demerara came alive with festive jubilation on Boxing Day as scores of young children, accompanied by their mothers, converged at the venue to meet and greet the West Side Santa.They were all treated to free gifts and refreshments delivered with loving attention and courteous service by the many pretty Santa Helpers, and families were allowed photo opportunities with Santa.

Speaking briefly at the function, Aracari Resort’s Hotel Manager, Naiomi Naglen, said this year’s initiative was actually orchestrated by the CEO, Mr Sase Shewnarain, who was actually the mystery Westside Santa that brought holiday cheer to so many families in the West Demerara District.

Naglen added that the event served as a forum to facilitate Aracari Resort’s giving back to its many supporters and well-wishers. He emphasised that families were very appreciative of the thoughtful gesture.

While hundreds of children were served exciting bundles of Christmas cheer, a quantity of bagged gifts was also distributed to the inmates of the ‘Save R Children’s Orphanage’. Of course the orphans there were elated for the surprise ‘Christmas gesture’, but folks at the resort expressed great disappointment that the Chico Mascot failed to show up, leaving scores of children disappointed upon learning that they were cheated out of their promised ‘Chico goodies’.

According to Aracari Resort’s Sales Representative Kevin Gordon, officials managing the Chico Mascot entity had assured them down to the last minute that they would have been present, thus he has been left bewildered at the mascot’s sudden ‘no show’.

Nevertheless, families attending the Aracari occasion all had a splendid time, and left the venue some time after 18:00 hours very satisfied with what they had experienced as they swung little gift bags which were Aracari tokens for the festive season.

Aracari staff members also received gifts for their hard work throughout the year, and the resort will again be abuzz with celebration as staff members congregate for their annual staff party, customarily held at the beautiful Poolside Auditorium.
Written By Alex Wayne