Say goodbye to the New Year, say goodbye to an auspicious year. The warmth and warmth of the spring are deeply moved by the warmth and affection of the people... "These days, Mexican youth Emer Ivar Cordoba Cuevas couldn't help but hum" Say goodbye to the New Year "and become the" atmosphere group "of the Spring Festival. This year is the Lunar Year of the Horse. I heard that the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, Henan is very famous, so I went to see it specifically. ”This is not Emil's first Spring Festival spent in China. Last year, he specially went to Guangdong and Fujian, following the crowd through the streets and alleys, using his camera to record folk performances such as English songs and dances, and wandering gods. Emil has had a passion for music since childhood and has obtained master's degrees in choir conducting from the University of Veracruz in Mexico and the University of Houston in the United States. He has also performed with multiple international choirs in countries such as Russia, Germany, the United States, and Cuba. In 2018, he chose to settle in China because he couldn't forget the traditional Chinese music he was exposed to in university classrooms. At work, he is a music teacher at an international school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and must impart knowledge to students in English. Privately, he tries his best to speak Chinese and uses music as a bridge to understand Chinese culture. At the 4th New Year Concert of the "the Belt and Road" Local Cooperation Committee held recently, the Humai performance from Inner Mongolia and the horse head zither playing repertoire "Ten thousand horses galloping" attracted the attention of the Emir. After the end of the show, he specifically approached the organizer, hoping to experience and learn from the hulai. At that time, Mailasu, the president of the Inner Mongolia Humai Association, placed Emil's hand on his abdomen to let him feel the position of force when the Humai was being used. This made Emil exclaim 'miraculous'. Music can promote mutual understanding between different cultures. Each performer has a unique story and skill, and I can learn from them through music. ”He said. Despite his busy work schedule, Emil joined the Hangzhou Youth Choir in 2021 and spends nearly 7 hours a week learning to sing Chinese songs in Chinese. This is a challenge and also a way to understand culture. Many lyrics come from ancient poems, and after understanding the literal meaning and the story behind it, my concert becomes even more emotional. ”Recently, he was rehearsing the song "Spring Tour of Qiantang Lake" in the choir. This song is adapted from the poem of the same name by Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi, describing the beautiful scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou in early spring. Emil said that every spring he visits the places described in the poem. During his five years in Hangzhou, Emil measured the city with his footsteps: in spring, he went to Longjing Village to watch tea picking, in autumn, he went to Manjuelong to admire osmanthus flowers... When receiving friends from other places, he jokingly referred to himself as a "semi professional tour guide" who knew how to avoid crowds and find the best check-in spot. Hangzhou is a 'treasure' city with many surprises worth exploring. ”Emil said. In his free time, Emil is also enthusiastic about going to the theater. Yueju Opera, Kunqu Opera, ensembles of Chinese national instruments, and even Kaixin Fried Dough Twists's sitcoms are all in their "Watching List". (New Society)