Mastering the instruments of fate

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The Shanshui Folk Music Troupe participates in the performance activities of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games. [Photo/Xinhua]

Playing it forward

For Liu and Zhong, the value of the band lies not only in providing their students with a stage for performance, but also in enabling them to support themselves with music. "People always need a job to support themselves," Zhong says. "It is a fortunate person who is able to make money by doing something they are interested in."

They have made it, and they have never forgotten others with disabilities. Ever since they were founded, they have maintained the habit of giving regular free performances for those who need care, which continued even through the most difficult time. Members of Shanshui Folk Music Troupe held regular free performances for seniors and those with physical challenges, even when they themselves needed help. With the rise of COVID-19, they started hosting free performances for frontline staff fighting the pandemic.

"Many people with disabilities tend to be withdrawn," Liu says. "It is easier for us, who experience similar challenges, to talk with them. And they encourage us, too, because when their lives improve, we see hope."

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