SOS-Kinderdorf Orphans Performing Chinese Music in Austria

2004/03/01

In January 2004, 18 Chinese SOS-Kinderdorf Orphans from the SOS-Kinderdorf in Qiqiha'er, Heilongjiang Province departed on Austrian Airlines from Beijing to Austria for a eight-day performance tour of traditional Chinese music. The children performed concerts of the Austrian-Chinese Friendship Society, the Austrian public and the Austrian Federal President.

The Austrian SOS-Kinderdorf organization is one of the world's largest private organizations in support for children in need and is currently operating nine SOS-Kinderdorf-locations in China, providing a home to more than 1000 Chinese children. This trip was made possible by Austrian Airlines, which provided the tickets for the group free of charge.



	Article featured in Beijing This Month, March 2004 Publication sponsored by Information Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tourism