In the vibrant spring of April in Beijing, light, shadow, and melody once again come together. As part of the "Film Plus" initiative of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) and guided by the BJIFF Organizing Committee, the Third Film Chorus Showcase, themed "Spreading the Chinese Dream, Singing a New Era", will be hosted by the Beijing Chorus Association and grandly unveiled in late April in Beijing. Building on the success of the previous two editions, this year's event introduces a new upgrade - expanding from a single indoor theater to an all-encompassing, immersive, and full-coverage model. Through the cross-border dialogue between film and chorus, it injects fresh artistic momentum into the high-quality cultural development of the capital.

Two Years of Deep Cultivation: Building a Strong Brand Foundation Through Indoor Choral Performances

Since its inaugural edition in 2024, the showcase - with its pioneering "film + chorus" concept in China - has focused on indoor professional theaters for two consecutive years, delivering classic pieces through high-quality choral interpretations and establishing a solid core artistic foundation. Over the two editions, the event has attracted nearly 200 choirs from across the country. Timeless classics such as Song of Heroes, My Motherland, and Red Azalea have been meticulously performed in indoor acoustic settings, transcending time and space to evoke collective memories and patriotic sentiments. This quickly established a highly recognizable brand image and earned widespread acclaim, laying a solid foundation for the innovative upgrades introduced in the third edition.

Breaking Boundaries, Embracing Renewal: From a Single Stage to Citywide Coverage, Opening a New Chapter for the Showcase

Building on the foundation established over the first two editions, the third showcase marks a significant leap forward in format - moving beyond traditional theaters and indoor choral performances. In response to the vision of cultural accessibility, it breaks spatial boundaries by introducing three new segments: outdoor performances, park choruses, and online participation. This transformation elevates the event from "art within a theater" to "culture across the city", integrating choral art into the daily lives of residents and enabling participation by the broader public.

Indoor Theater Performances: Returning to the Dongcheng Stage to Continue the Artistic Legacy

As the core pillar of the showcase, this segment will be based in Dongcheng District this year, continuing the professional standards of the first two editions. Outstanding choirs selected from across the country will gather to present a high‑quality choral feast, enhanced by the top acoustics and stage production of a professional theater. Classic film melodies, freshly arranged, will be brought to life anew, delivering a top-tier auditory experience that upholds the showcase's central artistic benchmark.

Outdoor Performances: Extending the Art Stage, Sharing the Cinematic Atmosphere

The stage expands to the public areas of the BJIFF, where specially featured choirs will perform daily. Beloved film tunes blend with the vibrant spring scenery, allowing visitors to encounter vocal art in an inviting setting, and making the songs an enchanting part of the cityscape during the festival.

Park Singing Sessions: Integrating into Daily Life, Creating a Moving Cultural Landscape

For the first time, the event extends its artistic reach into everyday leisure settings, establishing permanent singing corners at municipal parks such as Temple of Heaven, Yuyuantan Park, Tuanjiehu Park, and Lotus Pond Park, where public-benefit performances will be held. This transforms choral singing from a "spectator" experience into an "encounter" - allowing visitors to come across beloved melodies during their leisurely walks, truly realizing the vision of cultural accessibility and art that serves the people.

Online Participation: Transcending Time and Space, Gathering Harmonies Across the Nation

Under the theme "Cinematic Harmonies", a choir video call is being launched nationwide, breaking down geographical barriers and distance constraints. No matter where they are, music enthusiasts can join in from the cloud, contributing their voices and enthusiasm to the collective effort, expanding the showcase's influence from Beijing to the entire country.

Choruses Celebrating Spring: Transmitting Cultural Heritage Through Music, Painting the Era with Song

From indoor harmonies to citywide resonance, from professional stages to public participation, the Third Film Chorus Showcase has achieved a brand transformation through innovative formats. In the April of Beijing, choirs from across the nation will use song as a bond to revisit timeless classics and convey patriotic sentiments. This is not only an artistic celebration but also a vivid practice of enriching the capital's cultural life and enhancing its cultural soft power.

We sincerely invite all sectors of society to join this spring rendezvous, to experience the beauty of light and shadow in a fully immersive setting, to savor the charm of choral harmonies, and together, to compose a magnificent cultural chapter.