Nanchang military music festival strides in rhythm with people's passions

An ongoing international military music festival, held in Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi province, has attracted military bands and troupes of musicians and artists from 11 countries to perform a symphony concerto.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, the sixth Nanchang International Military Tattoo, running from Saturday to Wednesday, is being hosted by the Nanchang government and the China Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles.

The musical extravaganza features some 3,000 performers who will take part in the opening and closing ceremonies, a parading performance, a special feature concert and military culture shows.