Stage beckons, festive spirit resonates overseas By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai,XIN XIN in Sydney and XU WEIWEI in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2026-02-16 08:51

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/16/WS69926a05a310d6866eb396f3.html The rehearsal hall in Dubai is steeped in hushed anticipation. Dozens, then hundreds of voices, blend into seamless harmony — the deep, steadfast tones of the men intertwining with the luminous, soaring notes of the women. Their unified chorus of My Motherland and I fills the space with profound emotions.