Wang Liguang, one of the judges on the panel, says by including amateur musicians in the competition, the event is sure to arouse even wider interest in folk music.

Wang Liguang, judge of Folk Music Competition, said,"Professional and amateur players have different skills, but they're both passionate about what they do. Their performances will spread folk music to bigger audiences. "

The three month long competition has drawn more than three thousand participants to the country's biggest folk music event.

Xia Yu, director of Folk Music Competition, said,"This competition tests both the skills of the participants and their performance on-stage. It's about finding the next big star in folk music. "

Editor: Shi Liwei