My friend Ron de Bree (Dutch) and his long-time girlfriend Ola (Polish) decided to tie the proverbial knot here in China. Sometime in November, they will be married at a civil ceremony in the Dutch Embassy in Beijing.
Well, this was time for celebration. Actually, I know the expats just needed another reason to party. On Sept 20, Ron hosted a summer reception at his home in the city center by Donghai Lu (coastal road) overlooking the 2008 Olympic sailing center. As usual, a smorgasbord of nationalities was in attendance (Tsingtao beer was the common denominator): Dutch, Polish, German, Belgians, Swedish, Thai (Yaya Abbeg & baby Loek), Filipino-American (me), Chinese-American (Hubert Ho) , local Chinese friends (Glacier Dong) and, of course, my very own Alysia 'Ting' Zhang. Here are some photos:
Well, this was time for celebration. Actually, I know the expats just needed another reason to party. On Sept 20, Ron hosted a summer reception at his home in the city center by Donghai Lu (coastal road) overlooking the 2008 Olympic sailing center. As usual, a smorgasbord of nationalities was in attendance (Tsingtao beer was the common denominator): Dutch, Polish, German, Belgians, Swedish, Thai (Yaya Abbeg & baby Loek), Filipino-American (me), Chinese-American (Hubert Ho) , local Chinese friends (Glacier Dong) and, of course, my very own Alysia 'Ting' Zhang. Here are some photos:
Celebration of Lives and Loves: Ron and Ola
On 17 October 2008, close friends of Ron and Ola hosted a KTV (Kareoke TV) party (at the Haleidi - Holiday KTV in Hongkong Gardens area) in thier honor. About 20 expats and locals attended....... narratives to follow and more photos to come
