The Langham Xintiandi Invites Special Needs Children to Express Their Creativity at the “Langham in Angels' Eyes” Painting Competition

On 13 June 2014, 15 special needs children and three teachers from award-winning Luwan Special Needs Education School affiliated with the East China Normal University enjoyed a day of love, care and self expression at The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai. Supported by Wuliqiao local community, the hotel hosted a special painting competition themed Langham in Angels' Eyes for the disabled children to stimulate their creative prowess through art as part of the hotel's efforts to recognise and contribute to the local community. The event was graced by Robert Warman, chief executive officer of Langham Hospitality Group, Darwin Yan, regional director of operations and preopening support China of Langham Hospitality Group and John O'Shea, general manager of The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai who joined the children in the event.

The children who have intellectual disabilities and infantile autism went on hotel tour with their teachers lead by hotel's human resources team to get inspiration from the hotel's contemporary Chinese artworks, interior and exterior design before they started the painting competition. Each group received an award and all participants received a gift package for their creative artwork. The event ended with a sumptuous lunch in the hotel prepared by executive chef Jorg-Peter Nodler and his culinary team.The children's paintings will be used by the hotel in the near future to create further contributions back to the school.

Langham in Angels' Eyes painting competition is a part of Langham's CONNECT campaign, which is Langham's corporate social responsibility programme underpinned by four focus areas including Governance, Environment, Community and Colleagues.

Since its first hotel opening in 1865, The Langham has been the forefront of hospitality and operating sustainably has seen continuous investment within Langham Hospitality Group. The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai is committed to being socially responsible and recognises the importance of operating sustainably.

The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai

Located in the elegant and lively Xintiandi district, the 24-storey luxury The Langham, Xintiandi is the flagship Langham property in China and features 357 elegant rooms including 23 suites with charming yet practical touches that have been a hallmark of The Langham since it was founded in 1865.

The hotel offers the signature Chinese restaurant T'ang Court, the international all-day dining restaurant Cachet, the lifestyle bar XTD elevated, the Lobby Lounge that serves the signature Langham afternoon tea, the outdoor terrace Alfresco and the Martini Bar for evening drinks.

Guests can also experience pampering treatments in Chuan Spa, the signature spa of The Langham that is based on the healing properties of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or relax in the indoor pool and 24-hour Health Club. The Langham, Xintiandi features a modern high-ceiling grand ballroom and an additional 8 large meeting spaces that can be tailored to high-level events and meetings.