On February 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan hosted a welcoming banquet at noon for international dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Winter Games. The banquet was held at the Great Hall of the People. Every guest wore a specially made facial mask decorated with the flags of their nations or the flags of international organizations. The masks reflect the sincere welcome and warmth of the Chinese people to guests from all over the world.