Yale University choir visits China's Guizhou for cultural exchange

Members of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University sing a song at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 23, 2026 shows a view of a cultural exchange gala at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Members of a local choir sing a grand song of the Dong ethnic group at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Members of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University sing a song at a scenic area in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 24, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A member of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University and a member of a local choir sing together at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A member of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University shows his batik work at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Performers sing a grand song of the Dong ethnic group at a scenic area in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 24, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Members of a local choir sing a grand song of the Dong ethnic group at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Performers sing a grand song of the Dong ethnic group at a scenic area in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 24, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Members of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University learn to play pipa of the Dong ethnic group at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Members of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University and members of a local Dong folk choir sing together at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Children sing a song of the Dong ethnic group at a scenic area in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 24, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 23, 2026 shows a view of a cultural exchange gala at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Local residents welcome guests at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Villagers rehearse a song of the Dong ethnic group to welcome guests at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Local residents welcome guests at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Local residents sing a song of the Dong ethnic group at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Members of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University and members of a local choir sing together at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A member of the Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University sings at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 23, 2026. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 23, 2026 shows a view of a cultural exchange gala at Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)