No event unites humanity like a catastrophic natural disaster does. The sheer destructive force of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake not only shook Japan to the core but has also awaken in us, the more fortunate ones, a deep sense of compassion and an urgent desire to help in whatever ways we can. In this spirit of giving, Mandarin Gallery has installed a container-like donation box at the outdoor area of the mall, named The Art of Giving.

As part of the conscious effort to extend aid to the victims of the earthquake and the tsunami, Mandarin Gallery has teamed up with Because We Are One, a national celebrity fundraising photo campaign headed by photographer Kevin Ou to drive donations for relief and disaster efforts in Japan. Like-minded local stars, including Fiona Xie, Denise Keller, Eunice Olsen, Edmund Chen, Li Nanxing and Taufik Batisah, have stepped forward to do their part to raise awareness and provide support for this admirable cause.

From 15 April to 2 May 2011, Mandarin Gallery will be accepting donations, in cash and cheques, at its Level 2 Concierge. Cheque donations should be addressed to Singapore Red Cross Society (to state For Japan Disaster 2011, name/organisation name and contact details on the back of the cheque).

The public may pen their well wishes on special heart-shaped stickers provided at the Concierge and everyone who has made a donation will receive a lovingly hand-made origami crane created by the Mandarin Gallery team.

Spread the word, donate generously and help to repaint Japan!