The Grand Hyatt Taipei celebrates the holiday season this year with Christkindlmarkt, a festive offering of stories, handicrafts, workshops and victuals that begins today at 2pm. Named after European holiday markets, it features booths hawking festive wares.
For those after a traditional German feast, chef Ralf Dohmeier will whip up a variety of sausages, grilled chicken, eggnog and other goodies to ring in the Xmas atmosphere.
Pastry chef Reinhard Lackner will introduce the fun of Christmas baking with classes on making gingerbread houses and Christmas cookies for parents (NT$650) and children (NT$325).
For more information in English and Chinese and to make reservations, call (02) 2720-1200 X3198 or X3199. On the Net:
www.grandhyatttaipei.com.tw/clubhyatt/Club_news0912_01e.htm
■ Grand Hyatt Taipei, 2 Songshou Rd, Taipei City (台北市松壽路2號)
■ Today from 2pm to 9pm and tomorrow from 12pm to 9pm
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