A TOTAL of 27 youth choirs sang with their beautiful voices at the Shenzhen Media Building in Futian District on Aug. 2 as part of the “Aesthetic Education for All” Youth Ethnic Chorus Showcase event. More than 1,000 children from various regions in China, including Sichuan, Chongqing, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, and Yunnan, performed iconic folk songs and adapted pieces. The songs, which celebrate the diverse cultures of these areas, express the children’s love for their homeland and their aspirations for the future. Since its launch in April, the event has received enthusiastic responses from across the country. All 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities have contributed programs to the event. Zhao Cong, director of the China National Traditional Orchestra, noted that the event not only cultivates young people’s musical skills and aesthetic appreciation but also deepens their understanding of traditional Chinese culture. Future showcase events will be held in Changsha, Hunan Province; Xuanwei, Yunnan Province; and Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, focusing on opera and folk dance. Shenzhen Daily photographer Lin Songtao captured some exciting moments of the event. (Forest Lin) | 