A total of 10,223 teachers and students “sang” a song Grateful Heart in sign language on the sports ground at Changchun University -- in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province on Nov 1 -- setting a new Guinness world record for the "most people performing sign language".

According to university officials, the event was held to call on people to show their care and respect for the disabled.

Changchun University has been committed over a long period to developing special higher education and helping the disabled get employment or start a business.

Officials said at the event that sign language was being promoted at the university.

An aerial photo shows a total of 10,223 teachers and students “singing” a song in sign language on the sports ground of Changchun University in Jilin province, on Nov 1. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Students participate in the special “singing” at Changchun University in Jilin province, on Nov 1. [Photo/Xinhua]

Officials pose for a photo with the Guinness world record certificate at Changchun University, on Nov 1. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]