Military bands play in East China

Military bands from across the world this week gathered in Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi province, to share the universal language of music.

The bands from 11 countries, including the United States, Russia, Canada and Egypt, joined 11 Chinese military bands and six wind bands from schools in the provincial capital as part of the Fifth Nanchang International Military Tattoo Opening Ceremony on Sunday. The event ends on Friday.

"Music is a shared language and these military bands represent their countries and showcase their culture while learning from each other," says Guo An, the mayor of Nanchang, at the opening ceremony.