First published: 05th August 2011
The hospitality programme for the conference will provide a small taste of Hong Kong and China.
The Gala Dinner on the Thursday evening is a Chinese banquet at the world-famous Jumbo Kingdom floating restaurant in Aberdeen Harbour. Established in 1976, it is decorated like an extravagant ancient Chinese imperial palace. Alighting from a boat, visitors pass through a grand portal guarded by golden dragons and climb the stairs to an enormous mosaic of the Emperor's procession. The Jumbo Kingdom has featured in innumerable films and documentaries
After the close of the conference, stay for a little relaxation. On the Saturday, there is an island tour and lunch. Cruise through Victoria Harbour, around the west end of Hong Kong island to Lamma Island to enjoy a seafood lunch at Sok Kwu Wan. Lamma is the third largest island in Hong Kong, and it is particularly well-known for its seafood restaurants. It is sparsely populated for Hong Kong, and has archaeological remains from the Neolithic and Bronze ages, and one remote beach is an important breeding site for sea turtles.
The final event in the hospitality programme is Sunday Brunch at the Café Renaissance at the Harbour View Hotel.