On 1st April DDA held a special fancy dress Pyjama Party to celebrate April Fool’s Day and to welcome the forthcoming Shanghai Expo.
The theme was to honour the custom of some of Shanghai’s residents and although in recent years, less and less people pop out for a stroll in their PJ’s, it’s still one of Shanghai’s quaintest traditions.
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The party was once again held at Citta Café on Fuzhou Road, adjacent to the German Consulate’s Cultural and Education Section and was attended by around 60 guests from a rich variety of nationalities and cultures, including: China, Russia, Ukraine, UK, USA, Greece, Turkey, Poland, France, Germany, Philippines, Thailand, Australia among others; making it a truly international occasion!
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Prizes for the best PJ’s went to DDA member and regular supporter of DDA events, Ms Evelyne Tissier of the Norwegian Consul, wowing everybody with her “Hello Kitty” pyjamas and who also very kindly provided the delicious homemade biscuits and mini-quiches for the guests.
Prizes also went to Arthur, one of Rose Oliver’s students from Shanghai University and to Jane (Zhang Han Fei 张寒菲) one of Rose’s students from Shanghai University for Science and Technology, who also got into the spirit of things, with Jane dressing in a dashing set of “leopard” print PJ’s with matching bag and shoes!
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The evening’s entertainment also featured performances of swing dance by Ramulas Zhang and his partner Nancy from “Shanghai Swings” club – (www.shanghaiswings.com) with a swinging rendition to Duke Rex Stewart and his 52nd Street Stompers.
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We were also treated to some fascinating performances of traditional Chinese martial arts from Master Yan Zhen De?playing Yang Style Taiji from Grandmaster Zhu Gui Ting, in addition to pushing hands with Master Wang Ming Bo; Yang Style Taiji from Master Wang’s students – Hu Jing Feng; a demonstration of Wing Chun by Master Zhong Ying Yang ; Karate by Jane Zhang; and an impromptu Yoga performance by Bubba from the USA – also a DDA member and frequent Shanghai Martial Arts Camp participant.
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The evening was great fun and gave everyone a wonderful chance to socialize, meet and chat with old and new friends from countries from all over the world, plus get everybody into the mood for Shanghai’s great Expo Party!
Thanks to everyone for attending and we hope to see you all at our next event!?
