When I first entered China I had barely heard of the karaoke concept. To a Dutch person it sounds pretty strange to go to a place where you can hear each other sing. During my first times of karaoke I even felt embarrassed since I felt uncomfortable with the fact that other people are forced to listen to my terrible singing.

Then I found that this is really not what it is about and that it is actually kind of fun experience. Lucky that it headed this way because little did I know that when I started TribePlay in China that it would be our employees’ preferred activity for our 2 monthly company event.

Many people wonder why it is that Asian people like karaoke so much. Although I cannot be sure it could be because it gives people the chance to really express themselves and let go, something that that they cannot that easily do in daily Asian society life. Other people say it is about the music that Asian people are more open-minded to all kinds of music.
Besides that it is fun it will help your company as well. During and after these karaoke nights the team bond seems to have gotten stronger! The funny thing is that (so I hear) each time right after I leave the party really starts! People will still feel a bit uncomfortable with the boss around

So if you are planning on starting a company in China, better start practicing your vocals and be sure to leave early