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Artist Makes Good On Promise To Migrant Workers

Over 300,000 migrant workers helped build Beijing’s Olympic venues, working long hours and earning only a few dollars a day.  Yesterday, four of those workers got the opportunity to enjoy some of their handiwork by taking in the Track & Field action inside the Bird’s Nest. 

A year ago, an artist approached the men and asked to use them in his painting promising to get them tickets to the Olympics if he could sell the painting for enough money.  The workers agreed, but doubted they would really ever see the artist again.  After selling his piece for close to $5,000, the artist tracked the men down and treated them to a mini-vacation including new clothes, a trip to the Great Wall, a day of dining at gourmet restaurants, and of course tickets to the Games.  It was definitely a day these workers will never forget.

-JH

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