Puyang's Graduation Banquets Have Become This Competitive...?

1️⃣ Restaurant Selection
【Location】
Priority given to Longdu International Hotel, preferably close to the school for easy commuting. The hotel has parking, making it convenient for those driving.

【Ambience】
Avoid noisy halls; prioritize private rooms at Longdu International. Opt for Chinese-style garden or scholarly-themed restaurants.

【Menu & Budget】
Confirm per-person budget in advance (typically ¥100-300/person). Prioritize restaurants offering graduation banquet set menus (cost-effective and hassle-free) or those allowing custom menus.

【Additional Services】
The hotel provides mobile media equipment and audio systems (for playing memorial videos or speeches) and allows bringing your own cake or decorations.

2️⃣ Banquet Flow
【Opening】 Student speech thanking teachers, host introduces attending teachers and guests.
【Dining】 Cold dishes served first, hot dishes served in sequence (avoid overcrowding the table). Include student tea ceremonies or group toasts (using tea instead of alcohol shows respect).
【Interaction】 Play class memorial videos or photo montages, student performances (e.g., choir, recitation), or fun games.
【Closing】 Teacher's farewell speech, group photo, and gift presentation.

3️⃣ Gift Ideas
【Practical】 Pen/bookmark engraved with teacher's name or blessings.
【Office Supplies】 Thermos, notebook.
【Handmade Album/Message Book】 Collect photos and wishes from classmates.
【Custom Decor】 Crystal trophy, wood carving.
【Health-Related】 Tea gift set, neck massager.
❗Note: Avoid overly expensive or personal gifts (e.g., cosmetics, jewelry). Keep it appropriate, and include a handwritten card for sincerity.

4️⃣ Ordering Tips
【Balance】 4-6 cold dishes, 8-10 hot dishes (meat-to-vegetable ratio 6:4).
【Flavors】 Avoid all spicy/heavy dishes; include light options (e.g., steamed fish, seasonal vegetables).
【Must-Haves】 1-2 "prestige dishes" like lobster or abalone (budget-dependent), 1 staple, and 1 dessert.

5️⃣ 【Reminders】
【Etiquette】 Students should arrive early to greet teachers, pull chairs, and pour tea. Elders start eating first.
【Post-Banquet】 Send thank-you messages in the class group or mail group photos to teachers.
❗Book the restaurant 1-2 weeks in advance and assign someone to coordinate each segment. The core of the banquet is gratitude—sincerity matters more than formality!

6️⃣ 【Hotel Accommodation】
After the banquet, if any teachers or classmates are too intoxicated to return home, arrange rooms at Longdu International Hotel. The hotel provides honey water to ensure guests sleep comfortably!