January 7th Morning: Accompanied by the piano music, the donation ceremony for the “Happy Keys” music classroom was held at the Mongolian Primary School in Shiguai District, Baotou City. UN Peace Ambassador and internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang brought a special New Year gift to the school, that is “Happy Keys” music classroom.
This is the Lang Lang Arts Foundation's first time bringing the "Happy Keys" music classroom project to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The foundation donated music classrooms to five schools: Mongolian Primary School in Shiguai District, Baotou City; Hantai New Education Experimental Primary School, a branch of the Eighth Primary School in Dongsheng District, Ordos City; Sangen Dalai Mongolian School in Zhenglan Banner, Xilingol League; Tumuertai Primary School in Chayouhou Banner, Ulaanqab City; and Mongolian Experimental School in Kezuozhong Banner, Tongliao City.
At the donation ceremony, Lang Lang interacted with the children present. “I always fantasize about becoming a world-renowned pianist like Lang Lang in ten years!" "I drew children playing piano, dancing, and singing in the donated music classroom..." The children expressed their gratitude to Lang Lang through their drawings and notes. Lang Lang performed a solo piece, “Jasmine Flower,” and collaborated with the Inner Mongolia Ulan Muqir on the song “Hong Yan" Song Saisai, a representative of the Lang Lang Arts Foundation, signed agreements and presented plaques to the principals of the five recipient schools.
“I truly hope that music can reach every corner of China, bringing love and hope to children," Lang Lang stated at the donation ceremony. He emphasized the importance of music education and expressed his desire for these charitable donations to spread the joy of piano playing to different parts of the country.
The five schools receiving this donation are all located in impoverished rural areas or urban-rural fringe zones, where educational resources, especially in arts and physical education, are significantly lacking compared to urban schools in more developed regions. The establishment of the "Happy Keys" music classrooms will enhance the level of arts education at these schools, giving children the wings to pursue their musical dreams.
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is home to many ethnic minorities. Mongolian children are known for their musical talent, with many students demonstrating exceptional musical abilities from a young age. With the "Happy Keys" music classrooms, these children can freely explore the world of music, fully developing their talents and potential.
These five classrooms in Inner Mongolia are the first batch of donations by the Lang Lang Arts Foundation in 2020. In the new year, the foundation will continue to collaborate with caring individuals from various sectors to help more children grow up healthily and happily with the companionship of the arts. Through the power of music and art, they aim to help and influence more children, spreading love through music and illuminating lives with art.