Themed “With the Hope of Celebrating World Recovery”, AmCham South China’s 2020 Winter Ball took place at LN Garden Hotel in Guangzhou at 8 pm on the evening of November 21.

Guests took a group photo at the AmCham South China’s 2020 Winter Ball (photo provided to Newgd.com)

This glamorous event, as in the past, attracted a sold out crowd of more than 500 well-dressed from South China including business leaders, consuls general of more than 30 countries, Chinese government officials and representatives of over fifty media outlets. The cocktail reception brought our guests a unique feel of “Thanksgiving in New Orleans”. It also provided a golden opportunity for greeting acquaintances and making new friends.

Performance at the cocktail reception (photo provided to Newsgd.com)

The Winter Hope Ball started with an AmCham charity video displayed on the 270-degree LED screen. Short but meaningful, the video aimed to raise awareness of the need for philanthropy and called on people to support orphans with severe illnesses. The presentation was followed by an opportunity for the attendees to donate funds directly to the Guangzhou Women and Children Medical Center through the Guangdong Soong Ching Ling Orphaned and Disabled Children Fund. All donations will be used to pay for poor and orphaned children’s immediate lifesaving medical procedures. Money raised by various AmCham South China charity events have so far saved the lives of 221 poor and orphaned children who would otherwise not be alive today.

Brazilian Samba and Chinese New Year Lion Dance (photo provided to Newgd.com)

Once the entertainment program begun, a fascinating mix of Brazilian Samba and Chinese New Year Lion Dance allowed our guests to experience a perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures. While immersed in the cheerful rhythm and dynamic melody, the attendees enjoyed exquisite full-course meals cooked to perfection and accompanies by wonderful wines and drinks.

(photo provided to Newgd.com)

(photo provided to Newgd.com)

(photo provided to Newgd.com)

Another highlight of the night was the lucky draw, which encompassed various prizes such as luxury wrist watches, gold, bicycles, luxury resort and hotel stays, and airline tickets.

A guest winning a ticket from American Airlines in the Lucky Draw (photo provided to Newgd.com)

With so much work piling up at the end of the year, everyone looked forward to the Disco Hot Dance and a hardy laugh. Putting on flamboyant masks and taking off high-heeled shoes, they danced rhythmically on and off stage. The Hope Ball lasted into the morning. While the city was asleep, those in the ballroom reveled in a world of fantasy.

To millions of people from around the world 2020 has been catastrophic. This year, the world encountered COVID-19, wildfires, typhoons and a plague of locusts, which left many in sorrow and anguish . The uncertainties left many in despair, while deep down clinging to hope of a better future.The Winter Ball this year not only concentrated on the hope of celebrating world recovery, but also helped light up our hopes for good health and world peace.

If you missed this fantastic Ball, be sure not to miss the next one!

Source(provided by AmCham South China)