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Cultural Harmony: The Belt N’ Road Band Unites International Students
I am from Africa, you are from Asia, he is from Europe, she is from America, the Belt and Road brings us together… These words are taken from a popular song written by the international faculty and students of Nanchang Hangkong University, named One Way.
This melodious and encouraging song, whose lyrics are in English, Chinese and Arabic, is also one of the popular songs under the University’s theme of “Singing China to the World”. The song showcases the cultural diversity and harmony that exists among international students in China.
The Formation of the Belt N’ Road Band
The band Belt N’ Road was established for the first time in 2013. The original members of the band were Naim from Bangladesh, Singh from India and S’thabiso Mateke from Zambia. In 2015, Daniel, the singer and electric pianist from Tanzania, Niyasha, the drummer from Zimbabwe, and Abel, the bassist from Zambia, joined the band.
The members of the band from different nationalities help and learn from each other in a spirit of openness, inclusion and mutual progress, which is the inspiration of the band’s name – « Belt N ‘Road». The band has been performing in different places, singing about the good life and this wonderful country, conveying the image of « Beautiful China » to the world through their songs.
A Symbol of Cultural Exchange
« In the music video, you could see the band Belt N’ Road, formed by several of our international students, singing about what they have experienced in China, their sincere wishes for the future of China, and how they marvel at this rapid development in the last decade. » Liu Zhiping, member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and head of the Communication Department, told JXICC.
Experience the Magic of “One Road”
New song «One Road», Arabic flavor, do you like it? The Belt and Road brings together international students from Africa, Asia and Europe. They sing their stories and their love in the Arabic flavored song, let’s enjoy it right now!