Rural children in Hunan raise voices in song

陈小将

Students from rural areas in festive costumes perform during the rural choir festival held on June 1 by Anren county of Chenzhou, Hunan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
During a rural choir festival held on International Children's Day by Anren county of Chenzhou, Hunan province, students from rural areas dressed in festive costumes and confidently performed on a stage beside rice paddies.
"It is the first time the choral festival has taken root in townships," said Li Peizhi, president of the Chinese Chorus Association.