By Roy Lie A Tjam.
Under the auspices of H.E. Mr. Karim Ben Becher, Ambassador for Tunisia in The Hague, a fundraising event was held on Thursday 14 June 2015 in The Hague.
The Foundation “Les Oiseaux bleus” was established to materially and morally help children with disabilities, physical and other, living in developing countries (notably El Kef in Tunisia). The foundation name Les Oiseaux Bleus was taken from a book by the Belgian writer Maurice Maeterlinck.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Ben Becher expressed his gratitude vice-avice Les Oiseaux Bleus board for the indefatigable support they rendered to the disabled in Tunisia over the years.
The program included a market, a lottery, an auction, and live music. Attendees were given ample opportunity to walk about the market to purchase items, including lottery tickets.
For a photo-album on the Les Oiseaux Bleus Fundraising, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157654569082572
A musical performance followed by the renowned Soprano Christina Schönbach of the Royal Conservatoire, The Hague, accompanied by pianist Eva Szalai of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest. The performance started with “A Night in Tunisia” by Dizzy Gillespie followed by the story of “Dido & Aeneas” by baroque composer Henry Purcell. The performance was concluded with “Love Is like a Bird.”
The prize of the lottery, a round trip to Tunisia for two persons, went to the spouse of the Ambassador of Turkey. Donations will be made toward the Les Oiseaux bleus foundation.
