A Season to Be Jolly

(12/26/2005)

Bali's annual SKAL Bali Christmas Dinner Party, was held at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa on Friday, December 16, 2005. Attended by over 100 guests from the membership of SKAL Bali, leading tourism and hotel industry figures and Nusa Dua Beach Hotel guests – the theme was that of a Christmas celebration in a winter wonderland.

In keeping with the theme, guests arrived at the Resort's Ballroom to encounter Bali’s first Ice Bar and giant snowflakes, crafted by the skilled sculptors of the hotel. A cocktail hour held at the Ice Bar, served special winter cocktails concocted by Bali Moon Liqueurs including Winter Wonderland Martinis, Elf Shooters, and Cranberry Mojitos. Meanwhile, another sponsor of the evening, Storm Brewing served three varieties of their popular locally-brewed Ales. Later, Bali-based international flair bartending champion, Yos Malelak, wowed guests with a Fire-On-Ice juggling performance.

Following cocktails, elves escorted guests into the lavishly decorated Ballroom where a contemporary 5-course dinner, prepared by Chef Jeremy Cooper, was served.

Between courses, guests enjoyed photo opportunities with Santa Claus and his "naughty-but-oh-so-nice" Santorinas in a luxurious sleigh, covered in white leather and decorated with Christmas goodies.

During dinner, raffle and silent auction were held raising over Rp. 28.000.000 (approximately US$2,800) for SKAL Bali’s tourism scholarship program.

The evening’s entertainment included a live band, professional dance numbers by local performers as well as a special performance by Los Tarantos Flamenco troupe, organized by Pica Pica Restaurant.

SKAL - whose members are comprised of travel industry executives and managers, has over s 25,000 members worldwide in over 500 Clubs spread across more than 80 countries. The Bali Club holds monthly gatherings at rotating venues across the Island.

Shown on balidiscovery.com are snap shots documenting the festive atmosphere at this year's SKAL Bali Christmas Dinner Party.

BML's ice bar	dancer	Danny Sexy Santorina Santa
Hera Adrian	Elf bali moon berry shooter	Goestamar Santa
flamenco dancers	H n Urs dancing	Iced Chocolate Bonbons
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