Madam Soong's Former Residence Seeks Volunteers

2002/04/01

he former residence of Madam Soong Qingling, a beautiful courtyard home on the West bank of Houhai Lake, both receives tourists and serves as a museum to Soong and Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China in 1910.

Now the residence's management office is seeking the help of volunteers who specialize in research of Soong's history, the translation of her literary materials into English, Japanese, French and Russian, and the organization of special promotional activities for the residence. Also welcomed would be people qualified to design and set up exhibitions; design and produce souvenirs; the greening of the residence's yard; and who can offer medical assistance.

Registration telephones:6407-3653; 6404-4205, ext. 800



	Article featured in Beijing This Month, April 2002 Publication sponsored by Information Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tourism