In May, Chengdu—a city famed for music and cuisine—was awash with blooming flowers and the enchanting strains of accordions. From May 1st to 4th, 2025, the 3rd Chengdu Youth Accordion Art Week unfolded grandly at the Chengdu Cultural Center, Jinsha International Concert Hall, and Chengdu (Gade) Community Music Hall. Here, young accordionists with dreams in their hearts and determination in their hands played melodies that heralded the future of Chinese accordion art, adding yet another brilliant stroke to this “City of Music.”