WASCZ丨Dunhuang Charity Performance

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On the evening of Sunday, November 26th, at 18:30, the area outside the Youth Theater of the Nanjing Youth Palace was bustling with people. On this chilly evening, a warm crowd gathered here to help fulfill the Dunhuang dreams of children from Changcheng Town in Wuwei City, Gansu Province.

Wuwei is 870 kilometers away from Dunhuang, both located in the Hexi Corridor. Although not far geographically, due to its remote location, the local left-behind children have relatively limited access to educational resources and seldom have the opportunity to “see the world.”
Inspired by her philanthropic father, E. Xu, a G10 student from WASCZ, was deeply moved by the innocent, optimistic, and unique way the children of Wuwei viewed the world during her volunteer service in the Tengger Desert region. “They haven’t been to Dunhuang, and I haven’t been there either. I hope we can go to Dunhuang together and learn about Dunhuang’s culture,” E. Xu said, sparking her desire to help these children fulfill their Dunhuang dreams.

She teamed up with talented teachers and students from WASCZ and various schools in Nanjing, presenting a diverse array of 19 programmes, including ballet, jazz dance, drama, double keyboard performances, and singing original compositions. Although it was a charity performance entirely planned by upper school students, it demonstrated a level comparable to that of professionals.

The two-hour performance was full of sincerity, not only as a charity performance to help Wuwei children achieve their dreams but also as a stage for students with exceptional talents in music and art to fulfill their dreams.

Prior to the event, tickets for the performance were sold publicly on WASCZ 10th Anniversary International Family Day, generating enthusiastic responses among teachers, students, and parents. On the day of the performance, the packed audience below provided great motivation and encouragement to the performers. The children from Changcheng Town, Wuwei, also enjoyed the splendid performances of their elder brothers and sisters through live streaming.

Presently, the charitable initiative “Let’s Go to Dunhuang Together” has successfully amassed a sum of 140,830 yuan in donations. Following the deduction of the minimal expenses associated with the performance, the remaining funds will be promptly contributed to the Jiangsu Women and Children’s Welfare Foundation, under the vigilant oversight of the foundation itself. In April 2024, the “Let’s Go to Dunhuang Together” project will enter its second phase with a field study tour. All participants in the charity performance will have the opportunity to visit Dunhuang and with the left-behind children.

This is the second philanthropic project personally undertaken by E. Xu. Last year, she successfully raised 240,000 yuan in a similar manner for children in the mountainous areas of Guizhou, using the funds to build a canteen for the local school.

However, this project brought many new challenges to her. Compared to last year, this year’s lineup not only included students but also many teachers who are internationally renowned in music and art, having toured major world-renowned music and art halls such as the Birmingham Symphony Hall. To ensure the quality of the programmes, E. Xu often had to communicate between Changzhou and Nanjing and actively reach out to unfamiliar classmates and teachers for support.

“As I grow older, I realize that when communicating and discussing details with teachers and classmates, I need to present a more professional side,” E. Xu said. This seemingly introverted girl, firm in her goals, hides a world of splendour within.

On the day of the performance, as the overall planner, producer, and director, E. Xu arrived at the theater early in the morning, systematically organizing rehearsals and technical preparations with lighting, audio, video, stage managers, and performers. From the overall coordination between each programme to the positioning of each musical instrument, whether performers use handheld or ear microphones, which entrance and exit to use, whether to lay a carpet on the stage for anti-slip purposes, what color of light to use for each segment of the song—she meticulously planned every detail. As the official performance time approached, she remained calm, composed, and unflustered in the face of any crisis.

It is the presence of professional organizers and performers that made this cultural and philanthropic night so spectacular. “I am very grateful for the strong support of Assistant Headmaster (Extension) Mr Fielden and ballet teacher Ms Paula. I also sincerely thank every performer and donor for their heartfelt generosity,” E. Xu said, believing that small acts of love converge into great love, making the world a better place.

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