About 200 people were present at this festive event. During the afternoon, members of Bao Trieu / Blijd - both youth and grown ups - showed their splendid Wushu-forms. Guided by Ms. Hongye Li, our guest teacher from China, a Taiji form was demonstrated. And in a special demonstration Earl and some other ex-patients of Beatrixoord showed what can be reached through perseverance. The duo Clinch appeared with their spectacular fire-juggling-show, and Sidokwan, from Hoogeveen, gave a beautiful Taekwondo-demonstration. The combined performance of Earl with Juan Carlos and Irene Gonz�lez (Salsa Cubana) clearly amused the public, especially when Earl revealed himself as a salsa dancer. But the highlight of this afternoon was formed by Earl's sparring sets with old-world champions Riemer de Haan (pencak silat) and Larry Meijer (taekwondo). Loudly encouraged by the public, the ex-champions showed how they still master a number of beautiful fighting techniques.

Besides the demonstrations, there were mutual acknowledgements. Earl and Bao Trieu / Blijd gave special mementos to the guests and to a number of members that especially contributed to the Wushu society. And Earl r eceived gifts from a number of martial art clubs in Groningen and from the German branch of Bao Trieu. On behalf of the International Martial Arts Kung Fu Federation, Ms. Wang Yang thanked Earl for his dedication to and promotion of Wushu.

It was a perfect festive afternoon, and we would like to thank everyone who contributed to this event.

The executive of Wushu / Kung Fu Society Bao Trieu / Blijd