Dutch Orange Ball

We attended our first (and hopefully not last) Dutch Orange Ball ...and really had a 'ball'...:-) I posted some of my pictures on FB but didn't want to forget my blog readers! We really enjoyed everyone at our table...friends and new friends alike! We were very happy to have a big winner (Bruce Haines) sitting at our table. His Samchuly bicycle-designed by Andre Kim is awesome! The menu consisted of : Smoked river trout parfait and salmon roe with mustard leave salad and spring blossom, Carrot cappuccino with coriander, Passion fruit granite with vodka (served in ice with a glowing light!), Grilled beef tenderloin with pumpkin tart and sauteed spinach, Grapefruit and orange tart with macadamia ice cream (delicious!). The band was called 'Dreamcast' and very popular in the Netherlands. They were top-notch! I believe the Dutch Ball celebrates the Dutch Queen's birthday and has become a well-known tradition in Seoul over the years. The theme of the ball this year was bicycles....and they were everywhere! (Along with Orange Colors and flowers everywhere-no, we were not at a Tennessee game!) I didn't realize that bicycle riding was SO popular for the Dutch....but it is! They even hired an acrobat bicycle group from Korea to perform-amazing. We enjoyed having dancing interludes between the food courses....that was fun. And the best part....all of the proceeds benefit needy charities throughout Seoul/Korea. It was so nice for Chris to have a break from the daily stresses and just enjoy a relaxing night out with special friends...lovely evening!