Banquet

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For other uses, see Banquet (disambiguation).
State Banquet.--Serving the Peacock.--Facsimile of a woodcut in an edition of Virgil, folio, published at Lyons in 1517.
State Banquet.--Serving the Peacock.--Facsimile of a woodcut in an edition of Virgil, folio, published at Lyons in 1517.
A Chinese painting of an outdoor banquet, from the era of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
A Chinese painting of an outdoor banquet, from the era of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

A banquet is a large public meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose, such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration, often followed by speeches in honor of someone.

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[edit] History of Banquets

Banquets have been used as a formal occasion for thousands of years. Kings during medieval times frequently threw banquets for special events, such as birthdays or holidays.

[edit] Sports Banquets

On occasion, sports associations throw banquets as an attempt to enhance team chemistry, or also just to relax the players and/or coaches.

[edit] Business Banquets

Business banquets are a popular way to strengthen bonds between businessmen and their partners.

[edit] Luau

A Luau is one variety of banquet originally used in Hawaii.

[edit] Banquet tax

The Nei Mongol provincial government in China levies a tax on banquets.

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