Sichuan Yingxiang: Jinhua Hope Primary School Holds the 4th "Voice of Hope" Concert

With the continuous sound of string music and harmonious melodies, on May 29, the 4th "Voice of Hope" Concert of Jinhua Hope Primary School in Yingxiang County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province was held in the school's academic hall. All teachers, students, and parents of the students enjoyed the dreamy world of music together and celebrated the International Children's Day on June 1st.

With the theme of "Meeting Hope, Greeting the Future", this concert was divided into three chapters: "The Light of Hope", "The Road of Dreams", and "The Appointment with the Future". Through music programs of different styles, it showed the birth of hope, the process of pursuing dreams, and the beautiful expectations for the future, allowing the audience to feel positive energy in the music.

The rhythm of the drum set performance "Do You Want to Dance?" was like a horn of hope, opening the prelude of the concert and instantly igniting the on-site atmosphere. The melodious tune of the melodica performance "Spirited Away" seemed to take the audience into a fairy tale world full of fantasy and hope, evoking the purity and hope deep in their hearts. The hulusi performance "Daylily Flower" was like a warm lyric poem, expressing the perseverance and persistence towards dreams, as well as the gratitude towards relatives and friends. Tibetan dance "The Love in Kangding", Qiang dance "A Basket of Autumn", classical dance "Intoxicated by a Pot of Lotus" and "Fragrance of Butterflies" are rich in characteristics. With their unique rhythms and tempos, they showed the tenacity and perseverance on the road of dreams. The exquisite piano performances of the piano four - hand duet "The Red Star Song" and the piano solo "Chasing the Moon in Colorful Clouds" expressed infinite reverie and beautiful wishes for the future with their unique musical language. The warm chorus of "The Crab Song", "The Person Living in My Heart" and the affectionate songs like "In Memory" inspired people to cherish the present and bravely move towards the future.

Music programs of different styles, either inspiring and vigorous, or melodious and gentle, or lively and relaxed, or sweet and pure, were integrated with different forms of expression such as dance, musical instruments, and chorus. Together with the children's blooming smiles, wonderful children's voices, and sincere expressions, they presented a colorful audio - visual feast for the on - site audience. The warm applause rose one after another, wave upon wave. Many teachers and parents of students took out their mobile phones to capture the wonderful moments.

"This concert is not only a feast for the eyes and ears, providing a stage for children to show their talents and highlight their specialties, but also the best reward for their hard work. As parents, we were very shocked after watching it. It made us full of memories. We are very at ease to leave our children in the school." said Tao Xiaoqin, the parent of a student in Class 6, Grade 4 of Jinhua Hope Primary School.

It is understood that in recent years, Jinhua Hope Primary School has adhered to the educational concept of "Happy Education". Guided by the "Joy Culture" ("Joy for oneself and others, Nourish the heart and cultivate virtue; Joy in the heart and actions, Enlighten the mind and seek truth"), insisting on curriculum - based education, committed to achieving happy teachers, cultivating happy students, radiating happy families, and creating a happy campus, and striving to promote the connotative development of the school. It has successively opened 30 clubs, covering six fields including musical instruments, calligraphy and painting, literature and art, sports, science and technology, and languages. At the same time, it has also opened interest clubs such as chess, badminton, paper - cutting, painting, hosting, and chorus. With rich and colorful club courses and special activities such as Reading Festival and Sports Festival, it has built a multi - dimensional growth stage for children.

"This concert today is not only an art gala but also a vivid practice of quality education. Children cultivate their sentiments in art, learn to be inclusive in cooperation, and gain confidence in practice." said Wei Yongxing, the principal of Jinhua Hope Primary School. Education is not only the transfer of knowledge but also the enlightenment of the mind and the shaping of personality. Under the guidance of the "Joy Culture", the school has always adhered to the educational concept of "Let every life bloom in hope" and is striving to build a happy education system of acceptance, creation, and sharing. This concert successively held 8 performances for the Children's Day celebration, with more than 120 programs performed, over 3,000 person - times participating in the performances, and more than 1,000 outstanding students being commended. (Zou Gang)