A Night in Paradise

Asher Kim

It is always awesome when you can break free from all your work and other problems that drag you down. Imagine taking a nap on an island, where there is nothing that can disturb you. Imagine dancing the night away with wonderful people and delicious food – that is exactly what Dalat high school students will be doing next Friday, December 8, at Paradise Hotel.

Sponsored and held by the Dalat StuCo, Christmas Banquet invites all high school students who signed up for the event to have fun celebrating an early Christmas. Also, students will have the opportunity to catch the amazing D.A.B. (Dalat Air Band) live performances by students and staff, as they also get their knives and forks ready for a scrumptious feast.

For some students, like Jerald Ooi (12), Christmas Banquet is a meaningful event for him because, as he said, “It is always so exciting to shop for new suits for events like this!” Ooi believes that dressing up for the Christmas Banquet is a perfect way to express himself and meet new friends.

As well as looking good in their fancy clothes (and ugly Christmas sweaters), Christmas Banquet can help students build new friendships or create a stronger tie among already established ones. Felix Tobias (12) said, “I really think it is a great way to have fun with friends and get to know them better. I am glad that Areeya [Kunawaradisai (12)] asked me.” Tobias (12) also mentioned that he feels bad for some students who cannot make it.

Just by the fact that you can hang out with friends, eat tasty food, and watch fun performances, you can tell that the Christmas Banquet is already a huge event. However, apart from all that, Lauren Lee (11) argues that the most significant reason she is excited about Christmas Banquet is that she can enjoy a relaxing night before the finals.

Hopefully, the lively Christmas decorations at the Paradise Hotel ballroom will help elevate the moods of snow-sick students.