Engaging Young Talents In Music And Cultural Dialogue

_{Young people from home and abroad gather in Fuzhou from April 17 to 20 to showcase their talents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]}

From April 17 to 20, the 7th Talent Show of Young Ambassadors for International People-to-People Exchange (Chorus) & "NiHao·Fuzhou" International Youth Music Exchange Activity took place in Fuzhou, Fujian province.

The event brought together young people from Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as countries including Malaysia, South Korea, Germany, and the United Kingdom with Fuzhou's local choirs, instrumentalists and dance groups. More than 1,000 teachers, students and guests participated in this vibrant celebration of music and cultural dialogue.

The opening ceremony featured performances by youth choirs from Malaysia, Germany, the UK, and China, who took the stage one after another, setting the tone for cross-border cultural exchange with their voices and smiles.

All participants then gathered in a stirring rendition of Jasmine Flower , the melody resonating throughout the venue, exemplifying music as a universal language that transcends borders. During the ceremony, several Fuzhou schools officially signed sister-school agreements with international counterparts, laying the groundwork for sustained cultural exchange among young people.

The program featured a range of activities designed to foster interaction and deep cultural engagement, including master classes in international music education, a city tour, a themed concert, and school-based exchanges.

During the city tour on April 18, participants visited Fuzhou's historical sites and performed classic pieces from their home countries in flash-mob and interactive formats. The juxtaposition of music and ancient architecture highlighted Fuzhou's millennia-old cultural heritage.

On April 18 and 19, master classes provided professional instruction for local music teachers, combining demonstrations with theoretical lessons to broaden educators' international perspectives and enhance local music education.

The week culminated on the evening of April 19 with the "Hello, Fuzhou"-themed concert. Youth choirs from China and abroad performed a selection of classic works, showcasing the beauty of cross-cultural collaboration. Nearly 1,000 audience members witnessed the harmonious celebration of art and international friendship.