Hi Helen and Suibhan, Thanks a lot for putting up with all my questions. I'm living in Malaysia. How I got to know about the import tax was from a complaint to a newspaper about such high taxes even though the country is trying to promote such arts.

I might have trouble with the harp kits. I only know very basic woodworking. I am still looking around for one.

I think I understand what 'forgiving' means. My neighbour plays a Chinese stringed instrument. It sounded so terrible during her first few months..strangled cat sounds..as described. At least the harp isn't like that.

Gloria