L & M Tours celebrates another successful year

It was safe (and celebratory) travels on January 11 as travel agency L & M Tours held a dinner party for the New Year as well as 15 years in existence at Chinese restaurant, J. King Seafood Palace.

Over 30 tables were set up for employees, customers and guests as they enjoyed an evening of food, raffles and entertainment, such as musical performances and magic acts. Guests traveled from various areas such as Rego Park, Bayside and Manhattan via the company’s buses.

“It was a very successful evening,” said Qua Liang of L & M Tours, who also served as host of the night. “I would like to thank everybody for all their continued support. Without them, there would be no party.”

The evening began with a family style 10-course meal which included beef with broccoli, chicken, sweet and sour pork, and lobster. During the dining portion, local performer DJ Joe sang classic tunes such as “Under the Boardwalk,” “Sweet Caroline,” and a rendition of the 1970’s television show “All in the Family” theme song, “Those Were the Days.” His imitation of high-pitched voice Edith Bunker had the audience amused.

DJ Joe is no stranger to Brooklyn events as he’s performed several times at the Bay Ridge Senior Center. Liang and the DJ ended the musical portion by singing a duet together.

Attendees also received an envelope with coupons for future trips. “The coupons add up to a combination of $65. There are also ads with new trips on it,” added Liang. L & M continues to expand its trips. “We always continue to strive to introduce new trips that we hope will be interesting to you.” Just introduced this past year was an Atlantic City cruise.

After dinner and musical performances, Mendy the Magician took the stage for the kids in attendance. Her tricks included using a page from a newspaper to pour wine into a glass as well as the rings trick. She also brought children on stage to volunteer during some of the acts. “She’s actually going to come up and make the kids disappear,” joked DJ Joe.

Towards the end of the party, raffles were held. Those who bought a $1 ticket were eligible to receive prizes such as coffee makers, bottles of wine and food baskets.

Liang individually thanked everyone that is employed by the company, including trip organizers and bus drivers. “It is my privilege to be your host. So many old friends are here that I’m happy to see. There are also new friends I’m happy to see,” he said.

Attendee Roseann Levy, who was presented with a birthday cake, was impressed with the shindig. “I’m having a great time. My family is with me as friends are here with me. I’ve been doing the tours for a while,” she said. “They’re very nice tours. The people that run the tours are the best.”