DATE: 2013-8-1

On July 31st (local time), the choirs from all over the world experienced an exciting summer night.
 
At 18:00 pm, the choirs from all over the world participated in the Bonfire Barbecue party specially arranged by the committee of the World Peace Choral Festival. At the beginning, the presenting guests gave speeches, including Hans Niessl, the councilor of Burgenland, Dr. Wolfgang Rauter, the governor of Burgenland and Mr. Gerald Wirth, the president of the committee of the World Peace Choral Festival, expressing their heartfelt welcome and sincere greetings to the choirs from all over the world. The world famous Vienna Boys Choir also attended the party, performing three songs----"Coming Together to Sing", "Der Huljai" and "O Happy Day" with the choirs from China and other countries under the direction of Gerald Wirth who was the artistic director of the Vienna Boys Choir. At the party, each participant was so relaxed and excited to enjoy the delicious Austrian barbecue, the traditional Austrian dance, the joyful music and burning flame. The choirs also exchanged gifts and they spent a very memorable night!