They are here for the Handbell Symposium, a convention that has been hosted in the USA and Japan. The Handbell Symposium is the largest gathering of handbell ringers in the world. This is the 12-year-old’s second Handbell Symposium and she has been playing the instrument since she was four. One highlight of the Handbell Symposium for the musician is seeing everyone come together for the event. The Handbell Symposium choosing Aberdeen indicates to the arena boss that it’s working.