On the evening of July 23, under the intertwining of bright stars and melodious melodies, icon·Yunduan Tianfu Concert Hall witnessed the successful holding of the "Voice of Panda" 2024 Chengdu (International) Children's Chorus Music Week Music Festival. Ten outstanding children's choirs from China and France, New Zealand, South Korea and other countries and regions gathered together. With their pure and flawless voices and rich stage performance, they presented the audience with a music that transcended national boundaries and integrated multi-culturalism. feast.
The music ceremony kicked off with a melodious violin solo and poetic narration, creating a warm and solemn atmosphere. The Gimcheon City Boys and Girls Choir from South Korea presented "Stars" and "Never-Forgetting Noodles", which vividly displayed the unique charm of Korean culture; New Zealand's Chuang Tianlai Children's Chorus performed "Matariki" and "I Saw a Star", allowing the audience to feel the freshness and freedom of Oceanian music.
Macau delegations such as the Macau Fujian School Choir and the Macau Pei Ching Middle School and Primary School Choir added a strong Hong Kong and Macao flavor to the concert. They brought "Thank you", "Little Crocodile", "Song of the Fireflies", "Long Live the Music" and the "Song of the Seven Sons" jointly performed by the two groups, which not only made the audience feel the deep friendship of the Macao compatriots towards the motherland, but also showed the voices of Macao children Choral excellence.
The arrival of the French St. Mark's Children's Choir pushed the concert to another climax. Their unique music style and superb singing skills won warm applause from the audience with their unique music style and superb singing skills.
In addition, outstanding domestic choirs such as the Dandelion Choir of the People's Primary School of the Chongqing Radio and Television Children's Art Troupe, the Bailing Class of the Chengdu Radio and Television Children's Chorus, and the "Little Bee" Choir of the Desheng Branch of Chengdu Yandao Street Primary School also took the stage to present " Wonderful songs such as "The Future of Missing", "Midodo's Song" and "Moon Baba" demonstrate the breadth and depth of Chinese culture and the infinite possibilities of children's chorus.
Finally, the Chengdu Children’s Chorus made its final appearance with a song “Sani Boys Dance to the Moon” and “Youth Dance”. Later, all the choir members performed the classic song "Chengdu" together. When the familiar melody sounded, the entire audience sang along in unison, pushing the atmosphere to the climax. This song not only shows the urban charm of Chengdu, but also expresses people's deep emotions for this city.
In order to expand the brand influence, this year's "Voice of Panda" cooperated with the China International Choral Festival for the first time to hold the 2024 "Voice of Panda" Chengdu (International) Children's Choir Music Week Beijing Special Concert, jointly opening up the gorgeous linkage of the two festivals Chapter. In addition, the main venue activities in Chengdu from July 20th to 23rd are also exciting. Many top children's choirs from China and France, New Zealand, South Korea and other countries and regions gathered in Chengdu to participate in Jincheng music and culture tours such as "Ancient Shu Civilization", "National Treasure Panda", "Night Tour to Chengdu Twin Towers" activities and held a special choral concert in Pengzhou. These activities not only showcase Chengdu’s profound cultural heritage and unique urban charm, but also provide a platform for exchange and learning for domestic and foreign children’s chorus lovers.
"Voice of the Panda" Chengdu (International) Children's Choir Music Week has always adhered to the theme of "Voice Calls for Voice" and an elegant and positive tone since its inception in 2017, and is committed to creating an international and professional music exchange platform. Through the successful holding of this special concert in Beijing and the wonderful presentation of subsequent activities at the main venue in Chengdu, I believe that this cultural event will continue to contribute new strength to Chengdu’s foreign cultural exchanges. In the future, "Panda Voice" will continue to work with music lovers from all over the world to explore the infinite possibilities of music and contribute more to the music and cultural undertakings in Chengdu and even around the world.
Red Star News reporter Zhang Shihao Intern Li Jinjie Editor Zeng Qi
