Japanese chorus to debut with message of peace

Rebirth of the Ground, an amateur Japanese chorus group, will debut in Beijing on Tuesday, as part of celebrations of China's victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-45).

The group will perform the suite, Rebirth of the Ground, which the chorus is named after.

The suite, written by Japanese lyricist Takako Okado and composer Yuki Ando, describes the suffering and horrors of war, as well as seeks to send the message of peace.