ACMA - Austrian Chinese Musicians Association

🌕 MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL 中秋节

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China’s most cherished traditions—a celebration of reunion, gratitude and the beauty of the full moon.

This year, we celebrate together in Vienna, with music building a bridge between China and Austria. 🇨🇳🇦🇹

We warmly invite you to join us!

📅 25 September 2026 | 16:00
📍 Lorely-Saal, Vienna
🎟 Free admission
To register, please contact us at:
📞 +43 676 3756254

Led by Prof. BabyQin Long Qin, President of ACMA, MEP Mr. Ondřej Dostál took part in the test‑drive of Chinese smart new‑energy vehicles. 🇨🇳

Mr. Dostál experienced the cutting‑edge technology of Chinese automotive industry firsthand, including intelligent cockpit, driving‑assist functions and new‑energy powertrain.

The onsite test‑drive offered the European guest direct insight into China’s independent innovation in automobile sector, building a practical bridge for Sino‑European exchanges and cooperation in automotive technology and trade.🤝

The delegation’s visit to Ningbo, China has come to a successful conclusion.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Visits to Ningbo University of Engineering & Ningbo University for China‑CEEC Academic Exchanges🇨🇳🇦🇹
Led by Prof. BabyQin Long Qin, President of ACMA, MEP Mr. Ondřej Dostál and his delegation visited two key research institutions in Ningbo in the afternoon.
They toured the China‑CEEC Innovation and Cooperation Research Center at Ningbo University of Engineering, followed by the China‑CEEC Economic and Trade Cooperation Institute at Ningbo University, for in‑depth academic and think‑tank exchanges.
In the evening, the delegation had dinner with officials from the Communist Youth League Ningbo Municipal Committee, aiming to foster youth‑focused exchanges between China and Europe. 🤝

Visit to CEEC Commodities Exhibition & Ningbo Urban Exhibition Hall, with Official Working Lunch☕

Led by Prof. BabyQin Long Qin, President of ACMA, the delegation visited the Permanent Exhibition of Featured Commodities from Central and Eastern European Countries at Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center, learning about the trade and display platform for CEEC products.

They then toured Ningbo Urban Exhibition Hall to gain insight into the city’s history, development planning and industrial layout.

A working lunch with officials from Ningbo Foreign Affairs Office was held afterwards to further communication and cooperation.

Warm welcome to Mr. Ondřej Dostál, Member of the European Parliament to Casa Bauhinia in 🇨🇳Ningbo.

The delegation checked in at Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Ningbo, nestled by Moon Lake and Tianyi Ge, Asia’s oldest existing private library dating back 500 years. 🏨

That evening, a welcome dinner took place at Bauhinia Plaza 1. Distinguished attendees included:
• Prof. Long Qin, President of the Austrian Chinese Musicians Association BabyQin
• Wilfred He, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Future University College Malaysia
• Joseph Yu, Dean of Business School, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
•Prof. Anna Sohmen‑Pao, Chairwoman of BW Group, joined the dinner virtually.

We valued this high‑level gathering fostering China‑Europe dialogue and people‑to‑people ties.

Looking forward to further practical cooperation. 🤝

The 🇦🇹 Austrian youth delegation visited 🇨🇳 Ningbo from August 16 to 17.

A youth science‑and‑technology exchange programme was held between Ningbo and its sister city Wiener Neustadt, Austria.

The delegation explored the riverside scenery of Sanjiangkou, and experienced Chinese intangible cultural heritage, traditional opera and pottery craftsmanship. Young participants from China and Austria teamed up for an exciting drone innovation competition.

Wiener Neustadt Gymnasium and Ningbo Foreign Affairs School officially forged a friendship partnership, witnessed by all attendees. This marks a new, diverse and in‑depth chapter for youth‑focused cultural and educational exchanges between the two cities.

Special thanks also go to the President of the Austrian‑Chinese Musicians Association BabyQin for joining this meaningful event.

Today, our dear President Daniel Serafin visited the Stadttheater Wiener Neustadt together with Austrian State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner, where they held discussions with the theatre representatives.

Incredibly, this building boasts a nearly 900‑year‑long history. Originally a monastery and church, it began operating as a theatre at the end of the 18th century. For centuries, it has remained a vital cornerstone of Wiener Neustadt’s cultural life.

It is inspiring to see such a time‑honoured venue continue to thrive, bridging history and modern‑day artistic practice.🪄

Special thanks to
Elisabeth Zehetner | Staatssekretärin
Daniel Serafin
Sebastian K
BabyQin
Yichi Xu
for the generous support.

Grateful thanks go to Daniel Serafin, as well as Neivi Matinez, for their participation and support for the 3rd Danube International Vocal Competition 2026, hosted by ACMA (Austrian Chinese Musicians Association).

The concluding competition for participants of Vienna Opera Week was held at Schloss Esterhazy (Esterhazy Palace), located in Eisenstadt, the capital city of the Austrian state of Burgenland.

The jury panel consisted of several professors from the China Conservatory of Music, together with Daniel Serafin and Neivi Matinez. These distinguished judges offered professional, in-depth artistic feedback to all contestants, and certificates of merit were awarded to all participating students afterwards.

Additional thanks go to
Thomas Hampson
Daniel Serafin
Neivi Martinez
ESTERHAZY
Yichi Xu
BabyQin
for their valuable support throughout the project.

Grateful thanks go to Daniel Serafin, as well as Neivi Matinez, for their participation and support for the 3rd Danube International Vocal Competition 2026, hosted by ACMA (Austrian Chinese Musicians Association).

The concluding competition for participants of Vienna Opera Week was held at Schloss Esterházy (Esterházy Palace), located in Eisenstadt, the capital city of the Austrian state of Burgenland.

The jury panel consisted of several professors from the China Conservatory of Music, together with Daniel Serafin and Neivi Matinez. These distinguished judges offered professional, in-depth artistic feedback to all contestants, and certificates of merit were awarded to all participating students afterwards.

Additional thanks go to
Thomas Hampson
Daniel Serafin
Neivi Martinez
BabyQin
Yichi Xu
ESTERHAZY
for their valuable support throughout the project.

It is our great honour to announce that Mr. Thomas Hampson has officially joined the Austrian Chinese Musicians Association (ACMA) as our Honorary Director.

Throughout Vienna Opera Week, Mr. Hampson delivered extraordinary masterclasses that brought profound artistic insights to numerous young musicians, bridging Western opera traditions with Sino-Austrian musical exchanges. With his prestigious artistic influence and decades of professional experience, he will bring invaluable guidance to our association’s future cultural projects.

United by the power of music, the Austrian Chinese Musicians Association will keep spreading the bond of friendship and cross-cultural affection through performances, masterclasses and international collaborations, carrying our passion and love for music across the globe to deepen Sino-Austrian artistic communication.

Special thanks to
Thomas Hampson
Daniel Serafin
Weingut Esterházy
Lorely Saal
BabyQin
Yichi Xu
for the generous support.