NWJPB’s first Scotland Fundraiser at “Gung Haggis Fat Choy” at Ocean City was a huge success! There were more than 120 people in attendance at the “inaugural” Seattle Gung Haggis Fat Choy event; a unique merger of Robbie Burns night and Chinese New Year. NWJPB marched in with some favorite marches, doing a great job and wowing the crowd. We were then treated to an amazing performance by two youth musicians from the Chinese Symphony. “Toddish McWong” performed on the accordion (as well as the “Gung Haggis Rap Choy” performed with the Bag’N'Pipe hoppers drummer). We were led in several fun sing-alongs including “When Asian Eyes are Smiling” as well as “My Haggis Lies Over the Ocean.”
Everyone was laughing, clapping along with the music from all the musicians, and several people commented on NWJPB’s impressive sound. I talked a bit about the plans to go to Scotland in 2008 and what we need to raise in order to accomplish that goal. Connor R. and Matt A. “passed the hat” around the audience while the band played. The hat contributions combined with Todd Wong’s posters of the Chinese Zodiac which were “given away” for a donation to the band, we raised $677!! What a great first big boost to the Scotland trip! Next Stop, April 14th Concert and Silent Auction!!
The money is going directly into the Scotland savings account. This is enough to at least cover almost two weeks worth of lodging for two members if we get similar rates that we’ve been hearing for University dorm lodging!
Everyone played very well, while laughter, pride and enthusiasm were shared by all.
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