School of sound

Dalian radio takes the joy of sound to classrooms in poor communities. Zhu Chengpei and Zhang Xiaomin listen to the spirited volunteers who make it happen.

'Why so serious? Come on, when the photographer counts 'one... two... three', let's say 'qiezi' (eggplant) together," Yao Jiange calls out to dozens of people posing for a group photo at a recent charity event in Dalian.

The 51-year-old has a gift for sparking cheerful chatter and laughter wherever she goes.