Chinese New Year
Dear Ladies,
to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Ke and Sandrine warmly invite you to a special Chinese dinner evening in Heidelberg. We will be organizing this event together as a February HIP Night Out.
This evening will be a little different from our usual dinners however. In line with Chinese dining culture, we will order a variety of dishes together – vegetables, meat, fish, and other specialties – and share all dishes at the table. We will be seated at round tables with a rotating plate in the middle, which makes sharing easy and enjoyable.
Why sharing?
In Chinese culture, sharing food is closely connected to important values such as collectivism, consideration for others, and relationship-building. Eating together from shared dishes encourages exchange, trust, and connection. At the same time, it allows us to taste many different dishes instead of ordering only one for ourselves.
How payment will work:
- The food ordered at each table will be added up and then divided equally among the ladies sitting at that table (for example, 10–12 people).
- Drinks are paid individually.
- The average cost for the meal (without drinks) is usually around 18–25 EUR, depending on what we order.
- Unfortunately, the restaurant cannot split the bill in this way by card, so payment will be in cash only. Please bring enough cash to make the payment smooth and easy for everyone.
Dress code (optional):
In Chinese culture, red symbolizes luck and yellow stands for richness and prosperity. If you like, you are very welcome to include one of these colors in your outfit – it can be a dress, a top, or simply a small accessory such as a scarf or jewelry. This is completely optional and meant as a fun cultural touch.
Food preferences and dietary needs:
If you are vegetarian, have food allergies, or do not eat spicy food, please inform Sandrine or me in advance. We will make sure to find good solutions so that everyone can enjoy the dinner.
Important organizational information:
- The event is limited to 24 participants.
- If you have signed up but later find that you cannot attend, we kindly ask you to inform Sandrine or Ke as early as possible, so that another lady can take your place.
Our location:
China Restaurant Yangda
Neckarhäuser Str. 3
69123 Heidelberg
www.yangda.de
We hope you will join this special evening with curiosity, openness, and good humor – and enjoy a Chinese New Year dinner the Chinese way.
We very much look forward to sharing this experience with you.
Warm regards,
Ke & Sandrine
Speakers
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Ke RaoKe Rao, Born and raised in China. Graduated from universities in China and Germany (Master in Economic Information Technology). Gained many years of work experience at China National Industrial Automobile Import and Export Corporation in Beijing and Commerzbank in Frankfurt am Main. Since 2003, she has been working as a consultant and trainer, mainly for multinational and medium-sized companies in various industries in Asia and Europe. Her training focus is on intercultural training and international team building workshops. Her passion is to help her clients become more relaxed and successful in their international business relationships and to find the best individual solutions. She has over 25 years of practical experience in Asia and Europe.
