Thanks to our supporters that have donated to Masarang HK we were able, like last year, to send funds for the staff as well as the orangutans at the Sintang Orangutan Center in the heart of Borneo, to have a Christmas celebration. We also donated to the animals at Masarang’s Tasikoki wildlife rescue and education center and for the small Christmas gathering of the Masarang staff coming together in Tomohon. Both the Dayak people in the interior of Kalimantan and the people in the mountains of North Sulawesi are predominantly Christian and they celebrate Christmas as in many western countries. The staff really appreciated that even though they did not dare dream of it, they could gather in prayer and for a simple meal during these difficult pandemic days. On behalf of all of them as well as the animals a heartfelt thank you.
In the pictures below we can see some images of how the orangutans got interesting Christmas gifts from the staff. Seeing them testing and enjoying the many different Christmas themed treats was wonderful. Also have a look at this link
Above smiling faces of the Sintang Orangutan Center staff getting their Christmas packages and at the right the Masarang staff receiving their packages after the Christmas prayer.
On behalf of the Masarang HK Volunteer Team we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Willie Smits
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