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Harmony for Peace: China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival Marks WWII’s 80th Anniversary

On July 10 in Fuzhou, the Bond with Kuliang: 2025 China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival kicked off with a powerful message: peace through music. Marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, young singers from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. took the stage together, blending voices, cultures and repertoires in a celebration of cross-border harmony.

Under the theme "The Bond with Kuliang," choirs performed songs spanning genres—traditional folk melodies, jazz-inflected numbers and contemporary anthems—each piece reminding the audience of the enduring ties between young people across oceans. The festival’s finale united all voices for a stirring rendition of "Ode to Peace," inviting listeners to reflect on history and look forward to a more harmonious tomorrow.

This collaboration highlights a new generation of global citizens who use art to bridge divides. For business and tech enthusiasts, it’s a reminder that creativity fuels innovation and sparks cultural exchanges worldwide. For thought leaders and changemakers, the festival demonstrates how youth can champion sustainability and human rights through cultural dialogue. And for travelers and digital nomads, it offers a vibrant snapshot of Fuzhou’s rich heritage and warm hospitality, inspiring more immersive global experiences.

As the 2025 festival concluded, participants and audiences alike left with a renewed sense of hope: that even amid complex geopolitics, a shared melody can speak louder than words, uniting young voices in a quest for peace and understanding.

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