Essence are proud to report that in November 2006 they performed at the Nanning International Arts Festival in China to an international audience.

"This November 2006, Nanning International Folk Song Arts Festival will be held at the same time as China-ASEAN EXpo and China-ASEAN Investment Summit. What's more, it's the 15th anniversary of establishment of conversational relationship between China and ASEAN countries, there'll be special celebration held by then, and Nanning is considered the best place for this event. States leaders from both China and ASEAN countries will attend this special celebration and activities of Nanning International Folk Song Arts Festival 2006, which are held at the same time. In this fruitful season, the green city of Nanning will again welcome our friend and guests all over the world with melodius folk songs as always!"

"Nanning is famous for the convergence of folk songs, and folk songs are being promoted because of Nanning. With efforts and elaboration for 7 years, Nanning International Folk Song Arts Festival attrackts attention throughout the country and even the whole world with its full bodies nationality, strong sense of modernity, broad internationalism and high-level artistry. This grand event combines culture, economy and trade with tourism together, and has become one of the 10 most internationally influential festivals and activities in China."