People show pluck with love for the ukulele

If you walk along Beijing's streets or shops in shopping malls, you would hear the sounds of a small guitar-like musical instrument called the ukulele.

It is becoming increasingly popular among young people. This prompted Lin Hongbo, who works for an internet company, to set up the Beijing Ukulele Music Salon, a nonprofit organization for ukulele appreciation.

"Five years ago, I was like any ordinary white-collar worker in Beijing, going to a boring routine job everyday. My life was quite uninspiring until I attended a ukulele party, where I met many friends who are fond of music and the ukulele just like me," said Lin. "After the party, it hit me that I should do something to bring all these people together."