Christmas
Gift to Thailand from Australia's Christmas Island
December 22, 2011
Australia's Christmas Island has raised over Bt323,000 (A$ 10,427.60) for Thais affected of the recent flood crisis.
Christmas Island is a small island community located in the Indian Ocean under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia. The island's population is only around 1500 people, predominantly of South East Asian descent with a small number of Thai nationals.
The Christmas Island Women's Association (CIWA) and the Christmas Island Thai Community recently organised a Thai Flood Appeal Fundraising Dinner to raise money for Thais affected by the recent floods.
The event included a visual presentation of the flood situation in Thailand followed by a Thai traditional dancing a singing performance by the island's Thai residents. The dinner was sponsored by the Shire of Christmas Island along with several local businesses.
The event demonstrated the strength in spirit of Australia's Christmas Island community and resulted in a Christmas gift to those people affected by Thailand's flood when it was most needed.
The total money raised will be donated to Thailand via 'Save the Children Australia'.
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