Mainland actress Fan Bingbing attends a charity auction, Up Charity Gala Dinner launched by Life Style in Beijing Hotel, one of China's top hotels in central Beijing's Dongcheng District September 20th, 2007.[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/Xu Liuliu]

A charity gala called Up Charity Gala Dinner launched by Life Style has been held in Beijing Hotel, attracting some 500 celebrities to help mothers and newborn babies in poor areas.

Entertainment stars including Hu Jing, Huang Yi, Lu Yi and pop band Yuquan took part in the event, jointly organized by China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and the organizing committee of Top Essence exhibition.

The chief fundraising event was a live auction, with items donated by internationally-acclaimed brands and exhibiters of Top Essence. At the gala, the Goodwill Ambassador awards were given to actress Huang Yi, singer Liu Liyang and pop band Yuquan.

Life Style, the most popular lifestyle trends guidance newspaper in China, donated 800,000 yuan at the gala and promised to call on more celebrities to encourage people to provide assistance to the less advantaged group.