Parliamentary sessions hostesses train to hold white paper between their legs

Two parliamentary sessions (National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee) hostesses train to hold white paper between their legs

The two annual parliamentary sessions (National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee) in Beijing have just come to a close. The hostesses were also busy. A Beijing hotel etiquette teacher trained volunteers for the “two sessions” in professional services including posture, standing, smiling, squatting, hand gestures, queueing and other ceremonial skills. Volunteers also have to be able to squeeze their legs so a white piece of paper won’t fall to the ground.

Hostesses in training

Hostesses in training

Hostesses in training

Hostesses in training

Netizens skeptically asked, what does squeezing one’s legs tight have to do with the Two Sessions? Will a committee member that needs to enjoy the service of being squeezed by two legs be able to propose good draft resolutions?