Participants smile and wave as they stroll through the scenic Yantaishan historic district in Fuzhou, Fujian province. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]

On the evening of July 10, beautiful a cappella harmonies filled the air beneath an overpass in the Yantaishan historic district of Fuzhou, Fujian province. In a captivating musical flash mob, the Brigham Young University (BYU) Select Singers Choir from the United States treated local residents and visitors to a mesmerizing auditory and visual experience, drawing an enthusiastic crowd and earning warm applause.

Youth choirs stage a flash mob performance beneath an overpass in Fuzhou's Yantaishan historic district. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]

Upon learning that the performers were American choir members participating in the Bond with Kuliang: 2025 China-U.S. Youth Choir Festival, a local resident warmly expressed his wishes: “I hope they enjoy a wonderful cultural experience in Fuzhou and take home cherished memories.”

Following the performance, the BYU Select Singers Choir, the BYU Women's Chorus, and the Jinan Foreign Language School Voices of Love Choir toured the historic district.

At No. 2 Aiguo Road stands a building originally constructed in 1863, which once served as the former U.S. Consulate. Now restored and open to the public as the Yantaishan Museum, the site captured the interest of the American choir members, who eagerly took photos after learning about its historical significance.

Participants immerse themselves in Fuzhou's culture through handicraft making. [Photo provided to bondwithkuliang.org.cn]

At the Daguan Art Museum, street musicians warmly invited the international guests to join a spontaneous jam session. East met West in an impromptu fusion of musical instruments, creating a unique and lively performance. In the hands-on craft area, participants eagerly tried their hand at crafting beaded bracelets, tufted weavings, and pixel bead art, fully immersing themselves in the distinctive charm of Fuzhou culture.