Why did the United Nations award Harbin one of the six "Music Cities" in the world?

UNESCO awarded Vienna, Bologna, Seville, Glasgow, Ghent and Harbin the honorary title of "City of Music". Harbin is not only a famous music city in China, but also the only city in Asia awarded the title of "Music City" by the United Nations. Harbin is a century-old music city in China. The development of the city has always been accompanied by music. Harbin is rich in music, and a large number of Jewish immigrants from Russia and Eastern Europe have contributed. The earliest theaters, orchestras and music schools in Harbin were founded and initiated by members of the Jewish community. Klezmo's music activities enriched the music stage and people's cultural life in Harbin, integrated exotic cultures and customs into the local cultural life in Harbin, and wrote the history of Harbin's music culture.

The United Nations agreed to award Harbin the "City of Music" because Harbin has a century-old symphony orchestra and the longest summer concert in China. The glorious title of "City of Music" is a clear affirmation of Harbin's unremitting spiritual inheritance and civilized development by the United Nations. "China Harbin Summer Concert" is the longest national music festival held in China. Harbin Summer Music Festival has lasted for decades since it was founded on 1958.

At night, the lights are on, and the central street is very lively, with beautiful music one after another, echoing over the whole century-old street.

In the open space of many intersections, wonderful old street concerts are being held. Many local music groups bring wonderful music to people.

Musicians from dozens of countries have also brought rich exotic customs to tourists in the form of music.

Music festivals generally last from mid-May to 10, aiming to integrate music into people's lives and stimulate people's musical passion.

In my impression, the "balcony concert" in Madill Hotel has the longest performance time and unique form, which is more likely to arouse people's curiosity.

The musicians on the balcony played famous Chinese and foreign songs, and the crowd gathered under the stage held their breath and listened carefully, including foreign tourists and Harbin locals.

Although many people don't understand the meaning of those songs, or even the title of the songs, you can see that they are completely immersed in the music atmosphere by looking at the intoxicated expressions on their faces.

Music is interlinked, and feelings are the same. What matters is this excitement, and what matters is this happy mood.

I once met a balcony concert. On the way to the performance, it rained and all the tourists in the street dispersed, but the musicians on the stage insisted on playing in the rain and the audience below insisted on listening to the music.

I think it may be the ubiquitous musical atmosphere in Harbin and the persistent love of Harbin people for music that is the reason why the United Nations awarded Harbin the only "Music City" in Asia.