Suzhou Christmas Dinner Post Event

The 2015 edition of the Suzhou Christmas Dinner, organized by the China Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), was held at the Intercontinental Hotel and it is considered the biggest event in that area. It was a remarkable success that made December 5th an unforgettable day thanks to roughly 400 guests, including the whole Italian business community and the Chinese Institutions, who participated in the event.

Among the Chinese attendees, Mr. Tao Yuguang, the representative of the Suzhou Foreign Affairs Office, whose presence highlighted the long-lasting ties between the Italian and Chinese business community operating in the manufacturing pole.

The event recreated a joyful Christmas atmosphere mixed with the cheery Italian Style in a familiar environment, highlighting the warm tradition of “Bel Paese.”

The soiree was officially started by the toast of Mr. Stefano Beltrame, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai, and Mr. Franco Cutrupia, Chairman of the China Italy Chamber of Commerce. After the toast, the guests enjoyed a joyful dinner and were delighted by the extravagant an breath taking performances. The children were thrilled by Santa Claus, who handed out wonderful Christmas gifts, and by the crystal ball show. On the other hand, all the adults heartily appreciated the songs played by the energetic band. 

During the dinner two upcoming events were presented: Gigi D’Alessio Malaterra World Tour, organized by the CICC, that will take place in QSW Center, on Sunday, January 31st; the video of the XXI International Exhibition at the Triennale di Milano was also played, revealing the long awaited appointment of architecture and design, from April to September 2016.

A huge contribution to the success of this evening was given by the generous event sponsors: CNT, JMAC China, Insider China, Fesco Adecco, Faist Group, Exprivia, Onolife SPA, Radici Group; F&B sponsors, among which AstiHour, Sinodrink, Yishe, S. Pellegrino Acqua Panna, Feidan, Caffè Florian; and Triumph Asia, as technical sponsor.

Among the other supporters, it is worth mentioning the amazing prizes of the Lucky Draw that remarked the authentic Italian essence.  One of the top-three prizes was a collection of valuable vouchers for a total amount of 10,000 RMB for the best restaurants in Shanghai, awarded during the Italian Hospitality Seal (OI) Ceremony.  

All event pictures here.

Check the Video of the event!