On 29 November, the United Nations Women’s Guild Vienna hosted its annual charity bazaar at the Austria Center Vienna. UN agencies, affiliated charitable organizations, and permanent missions to the United Nations in Vienna attended the event. H.E. Ambassador Li Song and his spouse, Counsellor Wang Xiaolin participated in the event together with diplomats and staff of the Chinese Permanent Mission.

Ambassador Li and Counsellor Wang invited the permanent representatives and spouses of Russia, Thailand, Norway, Argentina and other countries, as well as distinguished guests including renowned Austrian sinologist Professor Richard Trappl, to visit the Chinese booths. They engaged warmly with guests and shared stories about China.

Diplomats and staff from the Chinese Permanent Mission served as enthusiastic cultural Ambassadors providing detailed explanations of the cultural significants behind each handicraft to local visitors and  presenting Chinese delicacies with unique ethnic characteristics. Children of mission staff also participants in cultural performances during the event, damastriting strong confidence in China’s cultural heritage.

All proceeds from the bazaar were donated to the United Nations Women’s Guild in support of its charitable programs for women and children.