On the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil, the Mare do Amanha Orchestra from the South American country performed a concert at the National Library Concert Hall in collaboration with Chinese musicians.

The concert opened with several Brazilian tunes, their tempo and superb performances providing an intoxicating South American ambiance. The orchestra also performed classical Chinese pieces, including “Jasmine Flower,” “Butterfly Lovers,” and “Big Fish and Tulip Tree.”

Before the performance, Brazil’s Ambassador to China Marcos Galvão said he was very much looking forward to experiencing the concert live and in person.

He said: “This is very significant because music in Brazil is something that’s at the core of our society and who we are. It’s a very strong element of our personality and it’s an element that is well known in many places in the world, but not yet in China. So I think this is a bridge that is being built between our two countries and particularly with this orchestra.”

The Mare do Amanha Orchestra, meaning “Mare Orchestra of Tomorrow,” was founded in 2010 with 24 children from the Mare Favela, one of Rio de Janeiro’s largest favelas.

Since 2011, sponsored by China’s State Grid, the orchestra has rapidly expanded. Over 7,000 children from the favelas have benefited, finding respite from violence and drugs through music.

Founder and director of the orchestra Carlos Eduardo Prazeres hopes this music project can inspire more young people to appreciate the good things in life, including music.

The Mare do Amanha Orchestra actively participates in major events both in Brazil and internationally, gaining more and more recognition, and its influence keeps growing. According to some orchestra members, children in Mare are now eager to join the orchestra. There’s no doubt that the orchestra has completely transformed their lives.

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