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China'' in China for Chinese celebrities who support charities. The event was founded at 2003 due to the outbreak of

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upon

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's suggestion and the fundraising event was continued every year ever since. Since 2014, the charity night has been a collaboration between ''Harper's Bazaar China'' and

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where the latter will broadcast the charity night on national television. In recent years, the event is divided into the auction segment and the donation segment with intervals of performances.

Origin

Suggestion

During the outbreak of

, the crew of ''

Harper's Bazaar ''Harper's Bazaar'' is an American monthly women's fashion magazine. It was first published in New York City on November 2, 1867, as the weekly ''Harper's Bazar''. ''Harper's Bazaar'' is published by Hearst and considers itself to be the st ...

China'' felt a strong social responsibility to contribute for the betterment of the society. Singer

suggested auctioning clothes and items owned by fellow celebrities and donate the money to the poor. First few years of operation for this fund raising event was not a media highlight as not many sponsors and brands gave their support. The induction of more celebrities made the fundraising event a national event and a commercial success. The event is attended by the Chinese entertainment industry with guest ranging from singers, actors, actresses to entertainment moguls.

Fund raising

References

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