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The reopening of this historical hotel a notable occasion for the mountain
has generated interest from the local village.
government, as well as support from
residents. Mr. Siegenthaler, one of The opening night candlelit soirée was
the local residents, reflects the area’s hosted by Mr. Teo and his wife Ivy Ng.
enthusiasm, when he arranged for a Together they welcomed government
20-year-old 15-metre fir tree to be officials from Chur and Tschiertschen,
airlifted from his backyard to The as well as notable local and international
Alpina, so that the entrance to the hotel guests headed by the above mentioned
could be decorated with a Christmas Professor Dr. Joseph Deiss, who is also
tree for the grand opening. The gesture the Chairman of the CHC International
provided an air of festivity to what was Advisory Council of the China Horse

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