Fuzhou’s Minjiang River shimmered with cross-cultural harmony this week as American choirs joined a dazzling night cruise during the 2025 China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival. The event, blending music and cultural exchange, saw young singers from the U.S. soaking in Fuzhou’s skyline while sharing melodies under the stars. 🌃✨
A Symphony of Lights and Song
Decked in casual-cool outfits, the choirs performed both classic American folk tunes and traditional Chinese songs, creating a mashup that had locals and tourists snapping videos. The cruise featured Fuzhou’s iconic bridges lit like neon rainbows—a backdrop one singer called 'Insta-worthy meets spiritually uplifting.' 📸🎤
Why This Festival Hits the Right Note
Organizers say the festival aims to build 'friendship pipelines' through music, especially after recent global tensions. 'When you’re harmonizing on a boat at midnight, politics fade away,' shared 22-year-old choir member Emma from Ohio. The group also visited Fuzhou’s historic Sanfang Qixiang district earlier this week for tea ceremonies and lyric-writing workshops. 🫖✍️
What’s Next?
The choirs will perform at Fuzhou’s Strait Culture and Art Center this weekend alongside Chinese youth ensembles. Fans worldwide can stream highlights via Douyin (China’s TikTok) using #USChinaChoir2025. 🎟️🌍
