Shanghai office

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to "Ferragosto - Italian Mid-Summer Aperitif", on August 15th, from 6.30pm onwards at Mao. The event is an occasion for the Italian, Chinese and Western friends to get together and celebrate in the most typical way the Ferragosto day: an aperitif with food and beverage Italian style, some good Italian music, and great fun.The Ferragosto, from the Latin Feriae Augusti, is in the Italian tradition the mid-summer holidays, occasion with which since the Roman Empire we celebrated Diana Goddess and the cycle of fertility and ripening which closed the work in the fields and gave way to enjoying the fruits of the harvest. Nowadays the Ferragosto is a Catholic Holidays, but it is as well associated to the idea of relax, holidays and rest, in view of the imminent return to hectic life with the Autumn season.The event shall be characterized by the red, a color which evokes passion, fun, warmth and Italy itself.Event details:Date and time:               August 15th, 2008, 6.30pm to 10.30pmLocation:                       Mao                                    Yueyang Road 46, by Yongjia Road, ShanghaiTel.                               021. 64667662The participation to the event must be confirmed by return e-mail to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com by Friday August 8th, 12.00pm, specifying the names of the attendees.The entry ticket costs RMB 170/pax, shall be paid at the reception desk at the entrance on the day of the event, and includes the consumption of the Italian buffet menu` and open bar (drinks included in the ticket price only until 00.55am), as per following details:Buffet - pasta salad, greens salad, assorted focaccia and Panini provided by Il Panino, tiramisu`, apple tart, fruitsOpen Bar - red/white/sparkling wine, Negroni, Americano, Sbagliato drinks, waterWe hope we will see your numerous participation, and wish you all a Happy Ferragosto!