Rooted in Community: Art Enriches Urban Life

A defining feature of this year’s Art Week was its deep community engagement. At the Gade Music Hall in Wufuqiao Community, masters interacted with residents; at the Cultural Center’s public classes, local teachers received free training. “Bringing art out of concert halls and back into daily life” was realized beautifully. A music teacher from Liangshan, Ayi, shared, “Wang Xue’s accordion workshop and these cutting-edge teaching methods are invaluable for educators in remote areas.”

Over four days, the Art Week hosted 15 events, directly engaging over 1,000 participants and reaching 100,000 online viewers. Behind these numbers were countless moments of musical magic: elders swaying to the tunes, parents guiding curious children to touch the keys, students scribbling notes in fervor—the accordion’s charm quietly weaving into the city’s soul.

As 130 young performers united in Singing for the Motherland at the closing ceremony, the thunderous applause was more than a tribute to the nation—it symbolized the unbroken chain of Chinese accordion artistry. As Li Cong, President of the Chinese Accordion Association, urged: “Bold innovation, unwavering original aspirations.” By pushing boundaries while staying true to art’s essence, China’s accordion scene embraces unprecedented opportunities.

This May, Chengdu shone brighter with every dancing keystroke. And the future of Chinese accordion music? With these dream-chasing youths, it has never looked brighter.