Community Matters: Bethel China Video for White Cane Safety Day, From Dynasty to Republic

Kipp Whittaker | Oct 15, 2014 4:30 pm | Add a comment | 881 reads

Check out the premiere of this heartwarming little music video from the people at Bethel China, an organization dedicated to educating visually impaired children.

The release corresponds with the 30th anniversary of White Cane Safety Day, a holiday that highlights the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, while promoting awareness of their incredible potential.

Check out the video for their original song Love is Blind, Look With Your Heart, and prepare yourself as these cute little people inspire you with their courage and dedication in overcoming this unfortunate disability.

The video was made entirely by these children from Bethel China along with a little production help from filmmaker Jennifer Liao and music from Ewan Mac. Don't forget to check out the behind the scenes footage as well, but prepare to be jealous at all the fun they're having:

If you want to take full advantage of this beautiful fall weather, make sure to join Bespoke Beijing and Beijing Postcards for their new Forbidden City walking tour, "From Dynasty to Republic."

This limited edition, historian-led tour will explore the specific locations within the palace walls where the last emperor, Puyi, had been confined for the early part of his life. The tour will examine the intense struggle for power that was occurring between the Dynasty and Republic, along with some of the shenanigans and drama that was going down before Puyi was expelled.

The tour runs on Oct 17, 19, 25, 26, 30, 31. Tickets are selling for RMB 300 on first come first serve basis, so act quick you history buffs. Go to the event listing here for more details.

Here are some more events to help you get communal this week:

Photos: Courtesy of organizers