If your idea of a good time involves eating haggis, drinking whisky, dancing and kilts, you're probably either Scottish or were Scottish in another life (if we were to get all mystical). In any case, you're in for a special treat because on Saturday, January 23, the Beijing Scottish Society will gather for their annual Burns Night ball.
No, Burns Night isn't a celebration of all things hot, but rather a tribute to the life and poetry of the Scottish bard, Robert Burns.
Also known as Rabbie Burns, the poet is widely regarded as the national treasure of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide as a pioneer of the Romantic movement. In 2009 he was chosen as the greatest Scot by the Scottish public in a vote run by Scottish television channel STV. What a guy.
The night itself promises all of the above mentioned Scottish specialties plus a lot of laughter and fun. Burns' life and works will be commemorated with songs, recitals and tributes, and a hearty feast. There will also be a live band, flown in especially from Scotland, providing the Scottish beats.
Tickets are RMB800 and include pre-dinner drinks, buffet dinner, free-flow whisky, wine, beer and soft drinks, and late night snacks with Gung Ho Pizza!
Included in the ticket price are three social dance evenings at the British School of Beijing (location details below). Dance evenings are 7-9.30pm on Thursdays January 7, 14 and 21.
Ball location: China World Hotel, No 1 Jianguomenwai Nei, Beijing 中国大饭店, 中国北京建国门外大街1号 (010 6505 2266)
Dance practice location: The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun, Primary Campus, 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 北京英国学校三里屯校区小学部,北京市朝阳区三里屯西六街5号
To reserve tickets (or tables of 10 people) call 84477603 or email bjmarketing@urbanatomy.com. For WeChat payment users scan or hold down on the QR code below to buy your tickets now.
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