Pomp and Charity: Fundancia Redefines Family Fun at Kerry Hotel, Apr 16
Gala season is in full swing in Beijing. Since the beginning of March, our capital has played host to several spectacular ballroom events, including AustCham’s rock 'n' roll themed ball, the St. Patrick’s Day Irish Ball, and the Kempinski's Vienna Ball. The pageantry, however, isn’t likely to abate anytime soon, as more black tie occasions are scheduled for the coming weeks and months, including The American Ball and BSB’s Murder Mystery Ball.
With all the wining, dining, and dancing, one may feel a tad guilty not being able to spend that quality time with the kids (if you are yourself a parent, that is). One ballroom concept, however, is looking to change just that, and in the process help redefine family fun in Beijing. Fundancia, organized by the International Diplomatic Network (iD Beijing) and the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun, is being touted as Beijing’s first ever family ball.
The event, to be held at the Kerry Hotel Grand Ballroom on April 16, will feature acrobatic performances by Chaoyang Theatre's troupe; this includes stilt walkers, unicyclists, jugglers, balloon makers, face painters, and more. Most importantly, the proceeds of the event go toward finalizing a construction project to benefit The Migrant Children's Foundation.
Early bird tickets are currently on sale until March 25, and cost RMB 900 (which is good for one adult and one child). After March 25, tickets are RMB 1,000. Additional children or an accompanying ayi's tickets are RMB 200 each.
Included in the tickets are complimentary pre-ball cocktails (mocktails for the kids), a three-course seated dinner for the adults, buffet dinner for kids, free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and more.
Tickets can be paid for in cash at the reception desk of The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun during school days between 9am and 3pm. The address is 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, Beijing (三里屯路西六街5号北京英国学校). For more information, email fundancia@idiplomatic.net or click here.
Photos: flickr, Diplomatic Network (iD Beijing)