PHOTOS: Community Center Shanghai's Spring Garden Soiree

On Tuesday, May 9, over 80 people joined together to raise funds for Community Center Shanghai (CCS).

Established in 1998, CCS was founded with a purpose to enable, connect and support internationals in Shanghai to build a beautiful life in this thriving city.

CCS does this by responding to the ever-changing needs and providing relevant programming, enabling them to maximize their potential while in China.

With support from guests’ donations and over 20 sponsors, CCS raised more than RMB42,000.

The event was located in a beautifully restored garden villa on Fumin Lu sponsored by XIAO YOU Asset Management, that had only been accessible to the public via appointment less than a month prior.

Photo by Lily Chen / Instagram @lilychenphoto

The sexy tapas were sponsored by Tomatito and a bevy of wines generously donated by Ray’s Fine Wines.

Photo by Maxito Navas / Instagram: @orangecamerasmax

Attendees also enjoyed a special art exhibition called Stairways, inspired by the iconic spiral stairway that greets everyone upon entry.

Photo by Maxito Navas / Instagram: @orangecamerasmax

Curated by Sylvia Xue Bai, the exhibition features 40 art pieces by 12 Chinese artists represented by five galleries.

Photo by Maxito Navas / Instagram: @orangecamerasmax

Forty-eight lucky draw prizes were donated by a ‘Who’s Who’ of some of the best local brands across fashion, fitness, food, spa services and more:

Charlotta Gandolfo
The Middle House
The Heritage Caviar
DVA Boutique Spa
Studio NooSH
MYbarre
Senso Casual Italian Dining
Mavis
Gin & Juice
Wines of Germany
Julu Gin
Doucea France
Susanetta
QY The Med Spa

You still have a chance to support CCS! From now until May 21, if you purchase a Charlotta Gandolfo item from the Charlotta Gandolfo showroom, Xinlelu or BeA, the three retailers will donate 10% of those sales to the organization. And what’s better than looking good while doing good?

CCS is deeply grateful for the generosity of the wonderful community that it serves.

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