The 37th Harbin Summer Music Festival co-hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Harbin municipal government opened last 27th June, offering both locals and visitors an opportunity to revel in the charm of traditional and contemporary music.
The festival, which runs till September of this year, currently features seven sections including the opening shows, national-level performances, and the Capital of East Asian Culture art festival.
Three international competitions are also part of the slate; namely the 2025 Schoenfeld International String Competition, the 20th World Saxophone Congress, and the 7th Harbin International Accordion Art Week.
At present, up to 79 Chinese and foreign themed performances are underway on top of more than 3,000 scheduled activities for the enjoyment of the general public.
Integrating global cultures through music
As one of the cradles of Chinese modern music, Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, is working to highlight different cultures through the diverse attractions of its summer music festival.
World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) president Peter Paul Kainrath said of the event: “With an around century-long musical history and cultural heritages integrating both oriental and western cultures, Harbin boasts an enchanting aura and unique charms.”
Kainrath hopes that WFIMC's annual meeting held in Harbin will enable the organisation to maintain close and friendly exchanges with Harbin and other Chinese cities, expecting dialogues and cooperation in a wide range of sectors.
