The Ste Elizabeth's convent was buzzing with activity on Christmas Day as residents of the Foyer de Providence of the said convent and those of the Foyer de Nazareth enjoyed a Christmas lunch.

Sponsored by Mahe Industrial Company, the lunch started at 12 noon and 45 children enjoyed the succulent dishes prepared by workers of the convent inside the convent's kitchen.                                                                                                    

Mahe Industrial Company's managing director, K. Ramakrishnan better known as Ramu, said they had wanted to make such a charitable gesture for some time now but were not ready.                  

"What we have started now will not end here. We will continue with such charitable gestures in the coming years," said Mr Ramakrishnan.   

According to Sister Chantal of the convent, Mr Ramakrishnan approached the convent two weeks ago offering to organise a Christmas lunch for the children.

"As we are here at the convent with the children we are in a good position to know what they like and we made a list of things we needed and Mr Ramakrishnan covered the expenses."

Apart from supplying food products such as rice, meat, vegetables, snacks and cake, the company also sponsored gifts namely toys, school bags and mattresses at the sisters' request.

According to Mr Ramakrishnan, the expenses amounted to R21,000 and this included transportation cost.  

After lunch, the children and representatives of the company danced the afternoon away to music during a party.

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