I just came home from a dinner that my Principal sent me to. A political dinner at the community centre where I had the opportunity to dine with an MP (at separate tables, thank goodness) and many other "important people".
It was an eye-opening experience. The enthusiasm in the grassroot leaders and the other people of the community was very good (in fact) I was surprised that they had many people lined up for the entire night just to sing for us. I think the singers were so enthusiastic and delighted for the chance to be on stage to belt out their favourite songs. Nevermind how awful and off-key some of them sounded, I was glad that they were a good distraction and excellent excuse for us not to have to make small talk with each other. Besides, we were seated directly in front of the blasting speakers and that made casual chatting near impossible. We ended up using hand gestures to invite each other to eat and etc.
As for the food...well, nothing much to say. It was definitely very filling and I think it would not be right to compare the food with that served at the restuarants or hotel banquets. Nevertheless, its tasty and that's cos...
1) the fish and the chicken were DEEP fried and laced with thick sauce to mask the lack in freshness,
2) the prawns were heavily coated with thick chilli sauce, (also to mask the lack in freshness),
3) the noodles were slightly overly salty (and therefore tasty)
4) the shark's fin soup was swimming under a thick layer of chilli oil (it was named "Hot and Sour Shark'sFin Soup, not surprisingly)
5) the Mushrooms in the "Sitrfried Mushrooms and brocolli" were the largest mushrooms I've ever seen in such a dish
Ok I think I've said quite enough about the meal.
Ooh, I had the opportunity to meet the new Principal of BVSS. I must say, she sure looks young and quite fun! I could joke with her, but I had my reservations, lest she discussed my behaviour tonight with my P!
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