Julio Cesar Jimenez Ortiz, a Cuban keyboardist, called the event a celebration where all cultures come together. "It's a great thing for Hainan. I'm so glad to be part of it, especially seeing all people from different backgrounds, cultures, and different music," he said. "It would be great if it repeats more often. I will tell them Haikou is a great place, like the place where I come from."
Liset Gonzalez, a teacher at Hainan Yingya St Peter's School, also from Cuba, sang a song titled The Rain Fell on Haikou, which she described as a tribute to the city's beauty. "It mentions Nandu River and the things to do around Haikou," she said. "I think it's a great opportunity to come out with this song and for everyone to enjoy."
Svajunas Urnikis, another teacher at Hainan Yingya St Peter's School, from Lithuania, said the rain in Haikou "is always happy rain". He added that the event was a great opportunity not only to get to know one another, but also to celebrate the beginning of Mid-Autumn Festival.
