Ethnic culture steals limelight in Shenzhen

The initiative sought to promote traditional arts and cultural education among the youth, and to provide a platform for talented youngsters to demonstrate their abilities and immerse themselves in China's cultural heritage.

Veteran musicians, including Zhao Cong, pipa (short-necked Chinese lute) player and president of China National Traditional Orchestra, tenor and conductor Zhang Hui, and conductor Sun Jingjing, also took party in the event.