An American participant takes a selfie aboard a cruise ship, with the illuminated slogan "Sing for Peace"—the theme of the Bond with Kuliang: 2025 China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival—glowing on a distant building. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]

As a highlight of the Bond with Kuliang: 2025 China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival, representatives from American choirs and other international participants in Fuzhou boarded the Minjiang Star and Minjiang Living Room cruise ships on the evening of July 10.

Participants soak in the shimmering nightscape of the Minjiang River. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]

They enjoyed an immersive night cruise along the Minjiang River, taking in the charm of Fuzhou amid dazzling lights and the soothing fragrance of Chinese tea.

Onboard were members of several U.S. choirs, including the Utah Valley Choral Scholars, Southern Methodist University Meadows Choirs, Mark Hubbard and The Voices, and the One Voice Children's Choir. They were joined by representatives from the "Kuliang Friends" and the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation.

American participants take selfies aboard a cruise ship, with the illuminated slogan "Sing for Peace"—the theme of the Bond with Kuliang: 2025 China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival—glowing on a distant building. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]

The cruise offered a unique cultural experience centered on the beauty of the Minjiang River. The river's iconic light show provided a breathtaking backdrop, with the flowing lights of Jiefang Bridge and the reflections from Zhongzhou Island blending into a spectacular visual display.

As light danced across the water's surface, creating a living scroll of color and motion, participants were immersed in the rich atmosphere of Fuzhou and its vibrant riverside culture.

Two cruise ships glide along the Minjiang River, captured from an aerial view. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]