Tanz in der Manege. We thank all our guests who made the event so special and look forward to welcome everyone again in 2015!

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3 Tanz in der Manege On November 15th, 2014 the German Chamber of Commerce in North China hosted the 14th German Ball at the Kempinski Hotel in Beijing. This year the German Ball guests spent an amazing and surprising evening at the circus. The theme Tanz in der Manege was not only featured in all the decorations but also in the performances and the live music. More than 700 guests spent an unforgettable time under the Kempinski Hotel s big top. After enjoying welcome drinks and canapés in the foyer, the orchestra led guests into the ballroom. The evening kicked off with a juggling duo from Chile, followed by welcome speeches from Ms. Alexandra Voss, Executive Director of the German Chamber of Commerce in China, North China and Delegate & Chief Representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce Beijing, and Mr. Stephan Luerssen, Vice Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce in China, North China and Managing Director of Bitzer Refrigeration Technology (China) Co., Ltd.. Once again the German Ball was held in the ballroom and at Kranzler s Restaurant. 100 Dinner and Dance guests enjoyed the same three course menu as in the ballroom while watching the performances and listening to the Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra via live broadcasting. At ten o clock the Kranzler s guests went to the ballroom to enjoy the dessert and midnight buffet as well as the live bands and the open bars. Not only the Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra enchanted with their wonderful repertoire of classical and traditional circus music, but also Jugglers, a Crystal Ball Manipulator and Chinese acrobats with their ring jumping show entertained the guests. During the dinner magicians and clowns went from table to table and amazed the guests with little tricks and bits. The dance floor was packed and guests danced the night away to the live performance from the German band James Steiner International featuring David Tobin, and the well-known local band Beijing Beatles. In the foyer guests enjoyed the wide range of open bars while mingling with colleagues and friends. Kempinski s grand dessert buffet was a highlight for every sweet tooth and the midnight buffet was very much appreciated by all night owls. As the evening progressed the Coffee Bar became the foyer s star attraction where guests recharged. As in previous years, RMB of the proceeds from the German Ball will go to the Amity Foundation and their pursuit to aid orphans living in remote areas. We thank all our guests who made the event so special and look forward to welcome everyone again in 2015!

4 Ball Facts Number of men wearing a top hat 6 Time when the first guest arrived 5:34 pm Time when the last guest left 8:30 am Number of wine bottles emptied 889 Minutes waltzed 30 Number of official photos taken about 3600 Number of people on the dance floor (11 pm) 311 Hours spent organizing the event countless People appreciating the coffee bar in later hours almost everyone Beijing Beatles Mr. Stephan Luerssen, Vice Chairman of the Board of the German Chamber of Commerce North China and Ms. Alexandra Voss, Executive Director of the German Chamber of Commerce North China Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra Deutscher Ball Beijing 2014 ein überaus vergnüglicher Tanz in der Manege! Verbeugung vor dem Ballkomitee, das mit dem diesjährigen Ball eine Glanzleistung vollbracht hat: ein tolles Orchester mit herrlicher Musik, eine Dekoration, die in jeder Hinsicht ein Augenschmaus war, köstliche Speisen, ein rundherum gelungener Abend und ein Fest für alle Sinne!! Susanne Rademacher, Partner and Chief Representative Beijing, Beiten Burkhardt & Member of the Board, German Chamber of Commerce North China Show Act Ring Jumpers

5 Opening Jugglers Ringmaster - Esther Haubensack Show Act Crystal Ball Manipulator Für meine Frau und mich war es der dritte German Ball in Peking. Er hat uns außerordentlich gut gefallen, insbesondere das Rahmenprogramm war sehr attraktiv. Gefreut hat uns zudem, dass nicht erst nach Ende des Menüs, sondern bereits sehr früh angefangen wurde zu tanzen. Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, President & CEO, Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Was für ein gelungener Abend! Die Dekoration und die Gastronomie repräsentierte wie immer beste Eventqualität. Sehr angenehm war diesmal das Orchester, welches es verstand kurzweilig und unterhaltsam den Abend einzuläuten. Die anschließende Party mit zwei exzellenten Bands ließen hinsichtlich Musikmix und Publikumsnähe keine Wünsche offen. Für uns war es der 8. Deutsche Ball in Folge und wir freuen uns heute schon, im nächsten Jahr wieder mit Freunden einen Tisch zu buchen. Herzlichen Dank an das fleißige Team der AHK und des Kempinski. Der German Ball ist ein wundervoller Abend zum Freunde treffen, zum Austausch und einfach zum Feiern. Wie jedes Jahr ein absolutes Highlight mit gutem Programm und vielen netten Menschen. Jürgen Hartwig, Head of HR, Daimler Greater China Wolfgang Jussen, Manager, Interims Windenergie China Petra Pruehss, Manager, Kindergarten Deutsche Botschaftsschule James Steiner International

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8 The German Ball in Beijing The German Ball in Beijing required months of careful planning. The German Chamber team put their heart into organizing this memorable evening. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who made the German Ball 2014 possible: our loyal and generous sponsors, the dedicated German Ball committee, the dutiful team at Kempinski, the fantastic artists and entertainers, all our suppliers and service providers and of course all our members and wonderful guests. Because of you, the German Ball 2014 was a great success. Thank you all for making this night an unforgettable one. Sound Partners