An artist performs during the China International Musical Instruments Expo and the 2rd “Belt and Road” Commercial and Cultural Exchange Forum. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Music without borders

During the expo, music once again became a link, connecting countries with different cultures. Local authorities said the expo was not only a silk road music carnival across the globe, but also a top exhibition stage for world-class musical instruments.

The expo sets out to promote musical instrument trade and cultural exchanges through the exhibition of musical instruments, performances, conferences and cultural ideas.

Event organizers said musical instruments can become connectors of different cultures because music is the most intimate and vivid language.

There are a large number of countries along the Belt and Road. Among these are Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Vietnam and Iran — all countries that love music. With precious few resources, each country can find music as a way to break through barriers of geography, race and belief.