In 1987, Buzzy Orange and his band, The Buzzy Orange Band, was invited to represent the United States for a 4th of July celebration in Beijing.  The invitation to come to China was issued from the American Ambassador to China, Winston Lord, in answer to a request from the President of China, Teng T’sao Ping.  The Buzzy Orange Band was one of several bands considered for this great honor and was chosen after several months of negotiation with the American Embassy in Beijing.

The band’s tour in China included a special 4th of July party for all of the world’s ambassadors to China at the home of Ambassador Lord and his wife, Betty Bao Lord.  After this exclusive party the band performed for 10,000 at a street party at the American Embassy.  The tour was completed with a week at the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel in Beijing with special events throughout the week.  While in China, the band performed seven concerts in ten days.

China Photos

 Letter from Ambassador, page 1

  Letter from Ambassador, page 2

 A brochure at the hotel.

 Great Wall Sheraton.

Meeting U.S. Ambassador Winston Lord. 

Buzzy and Ambassador Winston Lord.

Before the Show at the Ambassador's Residence.

U.S. Ambassador's Residence, Beijing.

Mrs. Teng T'sao Ping.

Before the Show on the 4th of July.

On Stage on the 4th of July.

On Stage at the Great Wall Sheraton.

Betty Bao Lord and Uncle Sam Dance to The Buzzy Orange Band at the Ambassador's Residence.

Street Party on the 4th of July.

Buzzy and Gary in Tienemein Square.

Buzzy and Mark on the Great Wall.

Buzzy and Peggy with their guide, Le'Jie Chao.

At the Great Wall.

Buzzy with Lebanese Ambassador and Family.

Buzzy with Judy and Friend.

 The Great Wall.

On the Streets in Beijing.

Chinese child.

 Forbidden City.

Mao's Tomb, Beijing.

Picture of Chairman Mao at the Front of the Forbidden City.

 A New Chinese Friend.