Ding, the most mysterious sacrificial vessel, is testimony to Chinese civilization and a conduit of Chinese culture. In China, it is proper etiquette to present Ding as a gift.

Hape President, Peter Handstein, recently won the honorary title of the 3rd Beilun District Model of Morals. So, on 13th January, Ningbo Beilun District Standing Committee Member & Publicity Department Minister, Mr. Yang Jin visited Hape China to award the certificate and Ding trophy engraved with the Chinese name of Peter Handstein.

As the world’s leader in designing and manufacturing wooden and bamboo toys, Hape dedicates itself to creating happy playtime experiences for children around the world. Being a generous contributor to charity and the common good, adhering to environment protection, and concerned about childhood education, Mr Handstein was humbled by the recognition of being a model for "paying it forward". His belief: "what goes around comes around!"

Photo: District Standing Committee Member & Publicity Department Minister, Mr. Yang Jin awarded Mr. Peter Handstein a certificate and trophy.

(Photographer: Mary Wu)