A chorus sings on stage during the Eighth Jinan International Chorus Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Eighth Jinan International Chorus Festival kicked off on Nov 30 and is being broadcast online.

Renowned conductors, musicians, scholars and professors from France, Russia, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic sent their best wishes ahead of the opening of the festival.

The festival's preparation began in June, attracting over 100 choruses from districts, universities and colleges, as well as companies in Jinan.

The festival includes three concerts and an awards ceremony for the Jinan music season in 2022.

Performers play Chinese musical instruments on stage during the Eighth Jinan International Chorus Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A conductor conducts the orchestra during the Eighth Jinan International Chorus Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A chorus performs on stage during the Eighth Jinan International Chorus Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]