Peaking for APEC
2014-11-15 10:16
On the evening of Nov.10, 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a grand banquet for guests to attend the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.
The banquet was held in the National Aquatics Center, dubbed "Water Cube", right opposite to the National Stadium. Both are the Beijing Olympic landmarks. Chose the Water Cube for the banquet is because water is an important symbol in Chinese culture and the APEC is linked by the Pacific Ocean. It hopes every participant is responsible to make the Pacific the true ocean of peace, friendship and collaboration.
After the banquet, the guests enjoyed a feast of folk dance and traditional songs as well as a splendid firework show, accompanied by the performance of 640 drummers in the square outside the Water Cube.
 
Venues of the APEC Grand Banquet
Competition Venue for APEC Grand Banquet (8,120 sqm with 6,000 seats)
Warming-up Pool for APEC Group Photos
Other Venues: Multi-Functional Hall (2,400 sqm)
Chinese-style Outfits for Participants of APEC

The guests were all wearing outfits made of silk and specially designed to represent China's rich history and old tradition. There are four styles and five different colors from turquoise, indigo blue, crimson to brown for participants to choose.