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Dando Chinese New Year Party

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In celebration of Dando’s 150-year anniversary and the Chinese Year of the Rooster, Dando Drilling held a Chinese New Year Party for its customers in the picturesque town of Arundel.

The evening began with a cocktail party which was followed by a Chinese opera performance in the auditorium of Arundel Town Hall. Unlike traditional opera the singer was a woman dressed as a man and accompanied by her husband playing the “erhu”.  As part of the performance she would put on her make up on stage so that people could watch that part of the custom as well as having the chance to see the elaborate costume she would put on.

Afterwards guests were lead up a winding staircase to the banquet hall for a Chinese meal. The whole venue was given an Oriental atmosphere with dragons, lanterns, roosters and posters of the Chinese zodiac. Everyone also received fortune cookies and “hong bao” – red packets containing gifts, which are given to clients and children for the Chinese New Year celebration.

After dinner, guests took part in a fun quiz featuring questions on China, the drilling industry and Dando products.  We were delighted to give customers some interesting prizes including a selection of Arundel’s finest brew and since this is the year of the rooster, a print of an English Fighting Cock.

Overall, the evening was a great success and we would like to thank all those who attended. We hope everyone had a great time.

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