The successful and enjoyable evening, which hosted more than 300 people, was a culmination of at least a year of preparation and hard work done by the organizers who included members of the Ethiopian Community in Beijing. Many sponsors were included in the evening's success, some of which include International as well as local Companies and Institutions: Nokia, British Airways, the Western Academy of Beijing, Sodexho Food Services, Nestle, Empire Graphics and other local as well as foreign and Ethiopian companies.

The African Fashion show was one of the highlights of the evening featuring African models from several African nations as well as foreign models, all of which are living in Beijing. The models have shown of the bright colored Ethiopian traditional Clothes of men and women. Guests that evening were also entertained by local expat band "Strange Visitations" and Ethiopian music together with that of other African countries was provided by Ethiopian DJ S-Press which mesmerize the audience. Another special part of the evening's program was fabulous raffle prizes for which tickets were purchased and the lucky winners took home special gifts including Ethiopian arts.

The Audience has also a chance to see handicrafts and painting made on piece of clothes and animals skins which reflects the art and culture of this ancient country. On the occasion, these pieces of crafts were made available for sale.

The Ethiopian Community in Beijing prepared the delicious Ethiopian cuisine and people couldn't get enough of the wonderful flavors and aromas. It was complemented by traditional coffee ceremony, which give the chance for guests to smell and test aroma of Ethiopian coffee. This was a unique experience for most of the guests, as most of them don't have prior knowledge that coffee was the Ethiopian gift to the world.

This can be judged from the comment given by some of the people who attend the event. Linner Workman, Charity Committee Organizer at Western Academy of Beijing said " The chance to sample a glimpse of Ethiopian culture in Beijing seemed too bizarre to miss and it proved to be a very positive appetizer to entice a future visit to this corner of Africa. Unfortunately my previous knowledge of Ethiopia was mainly derived from media coverage of crises at times when there is little focus on culture or chance to see the charisma of the people. I was not expecting the variety in the cuisine and from the fashions and dance to the aroma of freshly brewed thick coffee, it was an evening of very pleasant surprises. Thanks for introducing me to a part of the world I knew very little about."

According to Lena Koh Maltesen, Fashion and Home stylist and writer, "the Arts for Ethiopia was a memorable and enjoying evening for my whole family. We had no idea of what Ethiopian food would be like until that evening when we sampled the delicious curries, stews and bread. Tantalizing! And the fashion show was both entertaining and enlightening. Gave me some fabulous ideas to design Ethiopian-inspired evening wear with all that gorgeous color and curves. And I must say that Ethiopian music and dance had my feet tapping all evening!"

The event has evoked nostalgia to Sarah and Dean Harris, teachers in Western Academy of Beijing formerly living in Ethiopia. They have sum up their experience as an enjoyable evening of tastes and smells from a place very dear to them.

Overall "Arts for Ethiopia" was a successful and enlightening evening geared not only to raise money for charity but also to highlight and involve people in the beauty and culture that is Ethiopia a country full of mystery with thousands years of history. The event was an enlightening moment particularly for those who have never had the chance to get first hand experience of this historical nation - Ethiopia.