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On the evening of July 23, under the intertwining of bright stars and melodious melodies, the Chengdu European Center Tianfu Concert Hall witnessed the successful holding of the "Voice of the Panda" 2024 Chengdu (International) Children's Chorus Music Week Music Festival . 10 outstanding domestic and foreign children's choirs gathered together. With their pure and flawless voices, superb singing skills and rich stage performance, they presented the audience with a music feast that spanned borders and integrated multi-culturalism. From classical to ethnic, from popular to original, musical works of various styles complement each other on the stage, demonstrating the infinite charm and profound heritage of the art of children's chorus.
"Voice of Panda" 2024 Chengdu (International) Children's Choir Music Week Music Ceremony
Music Ceremony kicked off with a melodious violin solo and poetic narration, and the atmosphere was warm and solemn. 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" made the audience feel the freshness and freedom of Oceania music. The participation of Macau delegations such as the Macau Fujian School Choir and the Macau Pei Ching Middle School and Primary School Chorus 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.
"Voice of Panda" 2024 Chengdu (International) Children's Choir Music Week Music Festival
In addition, Chongqing Radio and Television Children's Art Troupe People's Primary School Dandelion Choir, Chengdu Radio and Television Children's Choir Bailing Class, Chengdu Yandao Street Primary School De Sheng Branch " Excellent domestic choirs such as "Little Bee" Chorus also took the stage and presented wonderful songs such as "Missing the Future", "Midodo's Song" and "Moon Baba", demonstrating the breadth and depth of Chinese culture and the infinite possibilities of children's chorus.
Finally, the Chengdu Children’s Choir made its finale with a song “Sani Boys Dance to the Moon” and “Youth Dance”. Subsequently, all the choir members performed the classic song "Chengdu" together, pushing the atmosphere of the entire event to its climax. When the familiar melody sounded, the entire audience sang along in unison, pushing the atmosphere to its climax. This song not only shows the urban charm of Chengdu, but also expresses people's deep emotions for this city.