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What an incredible day! Music and Love China Chapter and the Volunteer Association hosted a huge Speech Contest and Awards Ceremony. The hall was buzzing with excitement as every contestant stepped onto the stage to tell the story of Shenyang. We didn’t just talk; we brought our city’s thousands of years of history to life! From the ancient palaces to the modern skyline, everyone used their own style to show why Shenyang is so special. The judges looked at four big things: our story content, how we spoke, our emotions, and how we performed on stage. When the awards for "Best Creativity" and "Best Expression" were handed out, the whole room cheered! It was so much more than just a competition; it was a way for us to protect and share our culture. Through our poems and speeches, the city’s ancient treasures really started to shine in a whole new way. I’m so proud that our voices are helping the world fall in love with Shenyang! (Reported by Allie Rui)
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Happy New Year, everyone! This week was absolutely incredible. Our Music and Love China Chapter teamed up with the Volunteer Association to host a super special concert called "Falling in Love with This City." The energy was electric right from the start! The show kicked off with a Dragon Dance performed by some amazing kids from the Down Syndrome community. Watching that colorful dragon soar through the air made everyone feel the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year immediately! But we weren't just there to play music. We were there to be "history detectives" too! Students gave a trilingual (English, Chinese, and Spanish) presentation about their beautiful city, Shenyang. Did you know that the Shenyang Imperial Palace is over 400 years old? It’s like a giant maze of red walls and golden tiles! They also talked about the "star" of the Shenyang Museum—the Golden Mask. It’s thousands of years old, and so shiny looking that it feels like you're staring straight into the eyes of history. After the history tour, the stage turned into a party! They had singing and dancing. They wanted to show everyone that music and love can connect people of all ages and backgrounds. It wasn’t just a concert, it was a way to show how much we love the city and its stories. Can't wait for our next adventure! (Reported by Allie Rui)
This Valentine's Day, our Music and Love Shenyang branch had the incredible opportunity to team up with the Little Sea Turtle Special Education School for a day filled with art and music. As a student-led organization, our mission is to bridge cultures through the universal language of music and foster a sense of social responsibility through China-U.S. youth collaboration. The day started with a one-on-one painting session. Each of us, middle and high school volunteers, was paired with a child from the school. Even though some of the children with autism don't speak much, we found a way to "talk" through our paintbrushes. Seeing their bright, creative ideas come to life on canvas was honestly the best part of the morning. Later, we took our celebration to WanDa Plaza. We set up an art gallery to show off the kids' amazing paintings to the public. But the real highlight was the performance stage! We sang and danced right alongside the children, showing everyone that music truly has no boundaries. A really cool moment was when we all gathered to watch a special video on the big screen of students in the U.S. performing for us. Even though we are thousands of miles apart, it felt like we were all one big team. This experience taught us that being a "global leader" isn't just a title—it’s about having the compassion to serve others. We are so proud to use music and art to bring our communities and our two countries a little closer together. (Reported by Allie Rui)
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