Hotel Marriott's Charity Fund Raiser Fashion Show

HYDERBAD, 30th July 2011: Come 30th July and the evening is a special affair of celebrations and glitterati at Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention centre. Hyderabad Marriott in association with Passionate Foundation hosted a charity event to raise funds for Government Primary School, Bowenpally. The key performance for the evening was a fashion show by Shashikant Naidu (Designer Lakme Fashion Week) showcasing his latest collection Amaani for the first time in Hyderabad. Prominent city personalities like Ms. Jwala Gutta, Mrs. Shilpa Reddy, Ms. Sherry Zaveri, Dr. Jay Prakash Narayan and PulLela Gopichand among many others were seen walking the ramp. Other performances were a dance ballet by renowned classical Dancer Ms. Deepika Reddy. And an art display by Ms. Karuna Gopal along with Tasveer ki Awaaz by lqbal Patni an Eminent Poet.

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel ft Convention Centre in Association with Passionate foundation has taken up the responsibility to convert Government Primary School, Bowenpally into a model school in the country in the next six months. In order to make this a model school the hotel and the foundation are working closely with the government to provide the school with basic necessitates, modern amenities and English language speaking skills. Hyderabad Marriott on its part has been providing an Egg, Banana and a Vegetable Curry to children.

"Marriott as a company has always worked with the philosophy of Spirit to Serve Customers, Associates and Community, and this event has given us a chance to fulfill the dreams of young kids who will make a strong foundation of our nation. This is an opportunity for us do our little bit towards the community." Stated Mr. Ramesh Jackson; General Manager Hyderabad Marriott Hotel Et Convention Centre.

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