While we've been doing happy hours and other events, a *LOT* of our members have been asking us to throw a big party -- a time for both the new and old members of GeoExpat to party, make new friends and re-connect with others. Our problem has been finding a suitable venue which can accomodate over 300 people.
Now we have one.. the Sevens Village!
Details:
Day:
Friday March 30th Time: 7:30PM onwards at the designated area
Location: Sevens Village at the India Recreation Club in Happy Valley. Right next to the Hong Kong Staduim where the Rugby Sevens is organised.
Address: 63, Caroline Hill Road
Sookunpoo Valley
Hong Kong
Map:
Click here Contact Number: We'll send a mobile number to folks who have RSVPed, incase they get lost in the crowd and need to find us.
We will be officially meeting at the designated area shown on the map. There will be appropriate signage on the tables in that area.
Do
reply to this thread and let us know if you're planning on joining us -- so that we can get an estimate (the last big event had 300+ members walk through the door).
Answers to Questions:
Cost of Entry: Entrance to the Sevens Village is free before the final whistle / end of play on all days. Once the day's games end, the cost is $100.
How do I buy Food / Drinks: Pay cash for tokens and use them to buy food / drinks.
Is there a seating area: Yes - There is seating in the Sevens Village, garden furniture and the like as well as carpeted floor. In the Big Top there will be seating on Red Bull bar tables but not too much as it is a big dancing and milling event!
What is the Big Top all about: The Big Top is connected to the Rugby Village and will have a DJ spinning tunes, the Red Bull Wigwam, A live band playing 70s', 80s', 90s' tunes (yes, we're growing old...). A huge video screen will add to the festivities.
Smoking / Non Smoking: Waiting for details. But keep in mind .. with a 1000+ rugby fans.. who knows.
Rugby Sevens Related Links:
Rugby Sevens Photos