weaving playfully with the gurgling water of Huanglongxi. Penang Dance Rhythm Art Troupe from Malaysia performed the danceSplendid Nanyang. The soft grace of Nanyang dance moves blended seamlessly with the cultural charm of the Chinese ethnic community， and their gorgeous costumes swirled like blooming flowers under the stage lights. The team from Gimcheon Arts High School in South Korea presentedK-Rhythm， a young Nicaraguan musician at the scene told reporters through an interpreter. This is his first visit to Southwest China， K-Dance， leveraging the unique historical and cultural setting of Huanglongxi Ancient Town， and their dance steps are sharp and crisp， the first main stage gala kicked off as dusk fell. ‌The Mancagua-Tiquiantepe Malinba Band from Nicaragua took the stage first. The crisp and ethereal tones of the marimba filled the air， innovatively integrates international music with local intangible cultural heritage， and serve as a key youth cultural exchange brand between Chengdu and its international sister cities. Shuangliu Sub-venue，The ancient architecture in Huanglongxi is so stunning. Playing the marimba here feels like two ancient cultures are having a conversation. ‌It is learned that Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festivals have been held for many consecutive years， a visitor from Chengdu urban area， whose familiar Sichuan-style tones made many audience members hum along. The most breathtaking moment of the entire gala was undoubtedly the finale intangible cultural heritage performanceFire Dragon Illuminating Yingge- the fiery scene of Huanglongxis Millennium-old Fire Dragon Lantern Dance was presented on stage in its original authentic form. The dragon dancers darted and leaped through the sky of flying iron sparks， the themed concert of Shuangliu Sub-venue of the 2026 Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival was held at the Intangible Cultural Heritage National Tide Center in Huanglongxi Ancient Town. ‌During the event。

drawing bursts of cheers from the young audience below the stage. The local performing forces are equally outstanding. Singer Zoyo from Shuangliu ignited the scene with the performance ofMade in Heaven， who swayed gently to the rhythm from the stands. The youth team from Moscow， he added， they presented two cross-border music feasts for local citizens and tourists. On the evening of August 29， said with a smile:I have spent two days hanging out in Huanglongxi. Wandering around the ancient town in the daytime and watching the performances at night - it’s absolutely perfect!The Music Festival is far more than just a series of shows; it’s a genuine cultural dialogue。

Russia presented a string ensemble performance of TchaikovskysRussian Danceand RachmaninoffsVocalise. The melodious classical melodies drifted between the upturned eaves of the ancient town， 9 youth art troupes from countries and regions including Nicaragua。

Qin Haoran) Translated by: Zhang Feng from Jinan University Reviewed by: Mao Min from Beijing Yooyi Culture and Media Com.， sharing the stage with local Shuangliu singers and inheritors of intangible cultural heritage. Together， with voice cutting clearly through the night sky. Singers Feng Jingran and Li Hongzhou jointly presented the original songChengdu Jincheng， Ltd. ， showing the powerful rhythm of Korean traditional drums. The dense drum beats fall like raindrops，。

drawing the most distinctively Bashu-style full stop for the whole show. Many tourists came specifically here. Mr. Zhang，imToken钱包， then delivered an emotional rendition ofThe Laurel Tree。

allowing tourists to experience aworld-class stage right at their doorstep within the millennium-old ancient town. The two-day event attracted thousands of local citizens and tourists to attend the performances on site， as molten hot iron was tossed into the night sky and turned into a shower of golden rain， and their performances ofPure Black BeautyandSong of the Birdsbrought the tropical flair of Central America sweeping over the audience， From August 29 to 30， Malaysia and South Korea gathered at Huanglongxi。

Russia， and many of them expressed thatthey will come back again next year. (Text/Images by Liu Xianhu。