A 2004 Trip to Jingdezhen
In June 2004, the Thompson family took their then nine year old daughter, Emma Li, back to China for a visit to Beijing and a three day visit to Jingdezhen. They stayed one night at the Joint Venture Hotel, but moved to the Jinye Hotel, which was closer to downtown and the SWI. The neighborhood road to the SWI is a dirt road, and they were told it was under construction.
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The Thompsons first met the SWI staff in a conference room, and were able to see the room where the babies stay. They saw four babies while visiting the orphanage. These were children who were awaiting adoption, as some of them return to the SWI for 1-3 weeks in preparation for adoption. They also saw several older children, some of whom are usually brought on excursions.
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Children's Director Wang |
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View of the SWI from the Jinye hotel. The SWI is the tall building in the center of the photo. |
The JingDeZhen SWI and surrounding neighborhood in 2004 |
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Four babies awaiting adoption and one older child. Notice the wooden "cage" used to exercise toddlers who are walking. |
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One of the "potty seats" in the infants' room |
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Lunch hosted by the Jingdezhen Minister of Civil Affairs |
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Emma Li (red shirt) and Kathy Thompson with the SWI staff |
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