In celebration of the Chinese New Year, partygoers attended a night of Chinese cuisine and culture at the Mandarin Oriental Miami's Oasis Beach Club on February 7. As guests arrived, each was given a red envelope (significant in Chinese culture as a symbol of happiness and prosperity) with a card detailing what lay ahead for the year-hard work, activity, and renewal.
Guests then walked down the tiki torch-lit walkway onto the beach, which was illuminated with red lighting, courtesy of Southern Audio Visual, and scattered with tables draped in red-the color of good luck-provided by BBJ Linen. Waiters at the entrance served Chinese-inspired cocktails, including a martini made with Absolut Mandarin. Since the party was set in the sand, a shoe check was available, allowing guests to drop off their shoes and enjoy the event barefoot.At one end of the beach, food stations offered delicacies such as made-to-order fried rice and dim sum-a popular Chinese dish of steamed buns and dumplings-as well as a meat-carving station. Other menu items included pickled cucumbers and "drunken" chicken salad with fresh soybeans and Shaoxing wine gelée. To round out the feast, the hotel prepared savory desserts with a Chinese twist, such as tofu cheesecake and jasmine chocolate mousse.
Midway through the night, guests were treated to a lively Chinese drum and dance performance by members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy. Pyrotechnics, including an explosive finale signaling the end of the show, added an exciting element.
As a memento from the celebration, a calligrapher was on hand to write guests' names, or lucky words, in Chinese on parchment.
Guests then walked down the tiki torch-lit walkway onto the beach, which was illuminated with red lighting, courtesy of Southern Audio Visual, and scattered with tables draped in red-the color of good luck-provided by BBJ Linen. Waiters at the entrance served Chinese-inspired cocktails, including a martini made with Absolut Mandarin. Since the party was set in the sand, a shoe check was available, allowing guests to drop off their shoes and enjoy the event barefoot.At one end of the beach, food stations offered delicacies such as made-to-order fried rice and dim sum-a popular Chinese dish of steamed buns and dumplings-as well as a meat-carving station. Other menu items included pickled cucumbers and "drunken" chicken salad with fresh soybeans and Shaoxing wine gelée. To round out the feast, the hotel prepared savory desserts with a Chinese twist, such as tofu cheesecake and jasmine chocolate mousse.
Midway through the night, guests were treated to a lively Chinese drum and dance performance by members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy. Pyrotechnics, including an explosive finale signaling the end of the show, added an exciting element.
As a memento from the celebration, a calligrapher was on hand to write guests' names, or lucky words, in Chinese on parchment.
A traditional Chinese dragon entertained guests.
Courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental Miami
One of the many Chinese cuisines served was the "drunken" chicken salad with fresh soybeans and Shaoxing wine gelée.
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Guests enjoyed various delicacies, including pickled cucumbers.
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Since the party was set in the sand, a shoe check was available, allowing guests to drop off their shoes and enjoy the event barefoot.
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Waiters at the entrance served Chinese-inspired cocktails, including a martini made with Absolut Mandarin.
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A traditional Chinese dragon entertained guests.
Courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental Miami
Tiki torchs lit the walkway to the beach-the main event setting--that was illuminated with red lights, courtesy of Southern Audio Visual, and scattered with tables draped in red, the color of good luck, provided by BBJ Linen.
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Dessert selections included tofu cheesecake, coconut custard tart, green tea meringues, and more.
Courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental Miami
Midway through the night, guests were treated to a lively Chinese drum and dance performance by members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy.
Courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental Miami
A Chinese dancer accompanied by two drummers welcomed guests at the entrance to the Mandarin Oriental Miami.
Courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental Miami
