On October 25th evening, SCMU hosted a special cultural education event titled “Chinese Ethnic Groups as One Family, Advancing Together on a New Journey” at the South Lake Central Stadium. The event, which drew over 10,000 attendees, featured collaborative performances by the China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble and SCMU’s School of Music and Dance. Notable attendees included Wang Chenggang and Wan Jingsen, the Director and Disciplinary Committee Secretary of the China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble respectively, along with local government officials, representatives from partner universities, and SCMU’s entire leadership team, faculty, and student representatives.

Group photo.Photoby Party Publicity Department

The event showcased China’s cultural diversity through various artistic performances including songs, dances, and poetry recitations. The performances masterfully blended traditional elements from various ethnic groups with contemporary stage presentations, creating a visually stunning display of Chinese cultural heritage.

The evening began with a dramatic drum dance performance by the ensemble’s dance and folk music troupes. The Yi People’s Group followed with two energetic songs that had the audience waving glow sticks in unison. A highlight was renowned soprano Bian Yinghua’s powerful rendition of “Red Sun Shines on the Borderland”, which celebrated the nation’s development and unity. Young singer Zhaxi Dunzhu created an interactive moment by performing “Sunshine” while moving through the audience, while famous singer Teng Geer delivered four consecutive songs that drew enthusiastic responses from the crowd. A student from the School of Literature, Journalism and Communication, Peng Shuting, described the event as “an amazing concert with distinctive cultural characteristics and spectacular performances”.

Live audience.Photoprovided by Party Publicity Department

During the event, SCMU and the China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble established a formal partnership as a research and cultural collection base. The agreement was commemorated in a ceremony where Director Wang Chenggang and SCMU President Liu Yi unveiled the partnership plaque. This collaboration will focus on artistic research, creative projects, practical training, and talent exchange, providing students with enhanced opportunities for practical experience while promoting cultural heritage preservation and ethnic unity.