Fostering ties through music

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As music has the power to bring together people of different nationalities and backgrounds, a group of students from China Conservatory of Music sought to foster ties between China and Malaysia through a concert performance at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur recently.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00A group of students from the China Conservatory of Music held a special concert at UCSI University

00:14in Kuala Lumpur recently.

00:17The performers showcased ten classic compositions, including Dance of the Golden Snake and Elegant

00:23Orchid in Spring.

00:33They said not only they wanted to promote traditional Chinese musical instruments and

00:37melodies, but also break through the language barrier to enhance the relationship between

00:43Malaysia and China through their performance.

00:46They said they hoped that both countries can have more musical events and more Malaysians

00:51will consider studying in China for cultural exchanges.

00:56The university's Institute of Music director, Dr. Peng Tin Hua, said while it is important

01:02to embrace new changes, both countries should not stop honouring their roots, which are

01:07the foundation where new creations are built.

01:10He said the concert can become the catalyst for further exploration of traditional Chinese

01:15music.

01:17The concert marked the beginning of the partnership between the university and China Conservatory

01:22of Music.

01:29At the event, both sides also signed a memorandum of understanding on their collaboration for

01:34short-term educational programs, student exchanges, mutual visits and joint research and development.

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