This past weekend, 11.21-11.23, was the first-ever Hong Kong Lindy Exchange, put together by Karen Tong. Dancers from all over Asia attended the event, including lindy hoppers from Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, and both Beijing and Shanghai in mainland China. While the Taiwan showing was small, we were proud and glad to represent ourselves with Mindy, JC, and Maria. And did we have a blast! This event was held in a fantastic city and hosted by a crew of fantastic people - we had too much fun to really put into words.
We are so grateful to Karen for putting together such an all-inclusive event - from social dancing Friday night, to dancing on the Avenue of the Stars (through sunset) on Saturday, riding a junk boat, then heading off to a Jumbo boat and restaurant for dinner and dancing Saturday night, only to be topped off with an excursion to the big Buddha Sunday afternoon (replete with dancing, of course), a thrilling cable car ride down the mountain, and a rocking farewell party at Grappa's Sunday night.
This was a great chance for Taipei Swing to be recognized within the Asian swing community and for some of our members to experience the extents that swing dancing can carry you. It was a truly magical event that has left us thirsty for more dancing and socializing - more, more, more! We miss all the new friends we made in Hong Kong!
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