On a crisp Thursday morning, 26 youth from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. gathered atop Kuliang Mountain in Fuzhou. They came together for the "Bond with Kuliang: 2025 Chinese mainland–U.S. Youth Choir Festival", merging their voices in John Lennon’s iconic peace anthem "Imagine."
The performance carried a clear message: music can transcend borders. As the harmonies echoed through ancient pine forests, participants—ranging from digitally-savvy global citizens to aspiring cultural ambassadors—felt the power of collaboration in real time. For many, this was more than a song; it was a call to harmony in an ever-connected world.
Organizers say the festival aims to foster mutual understanding, bringing together young changemakers to explore shared values of peace and unity. Against the backdrop of Fuzhou’s historic landscape, each note became a thread weaving diverse perspectives into a single melody.
As the last chords faded, the festival left a lasting impression: when youth from different corners of the globe unite, the possibilities for dialogue and goodwill are boundless. For this next generation of leaders, the chorus of "Imagine" serves as both inspiration and reminder that peace starts with a single voice—and grows stronger when we sing together.
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