Cymdeithas Dewi Sant Beijing

St David's Society of Beijing


 
“St. David’s Day Ball 2006

St. David’s Day 2006 was celebrated in style with the inaugural St. David’s Ball at The Kerry Centre Hotel in Beijing. A traditional meal of leek and potato soup, lamb and even Caerphilly cheese were on the menu. We were extremely fortunate to be joined by the 50 strong Swansea Male Choir, who flew in especially to entertain us courtesy of The Pavillion Bar and Restaurant. Other sponsors included ASC Wines, The Kerry centre Hotel and the WDA. HE Mr. William Erhman, British Ambassador to China was our Guest of Honour”

 

 Beautifully decorated table in Welsh colours.

 
 Wales in China.
 
 The Welsh crest.
 
 Left to right: Mr. Gilbard Honey-Jones (The Bard), Mrs. Katya Honey-Jones, Mrs. Penny Erhman and HE Mr. William Erhman (Ambassador).
 
 A big daffodil.
 
 Social Secretary Marja Chapman speaking to choir members.
 
 Welsh dragon and programmes.
 
 The Swansea shield.
 
 Harpist playing Welsh tunes.
 
 Gareth Williams and his party.
 
 Swansea Male Voice choir waiting for The Bard and the British Ambassador.
 
 Choir singing the Chinese and Welsh national anthems.
 
 The Gilbard Honey-Jones, HE Mr. William Erhman MCG and wives stand for the Chinese national anthem.
 
 Mr.Bob.Davis (Chairman) presents the Ambassador with a gift from the choir.
 
 Presenting the St.David’s Society of Beijing with a gift from the choir.
 
 Vice Bard Peter Chapman and his guests applaud the choir.
 
 The Bard Gilbard Honey-Jones making his opening address.
 
 HE Mr.Willam Erhman, the British Ambassador, making a jolly speech.
 
 MC David Hand being funny.
 
 Peter Chapman with his weapon!
 
 Leek eating ceremony.
 
 Iachi Da.
 
 The Bard and Ambassador join the choir.
 
 Audience participation.
 
 Dancing the night away.
 

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