The 2024 SCO Summer Choral Concert commenced on July 19 at the Qingdao SCODA Pearl International Expo Center in Qingdao, Shandong province.

The 2024 SCO Summer Choral Concert kicks off at the Qingdao SCODA Pearl International Expo Center in Qingdao, Shandong province, on July 19. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_c530128dd9e8]

The Spanish Suhar Choir from Bilbao, the sister city of Qingdao, delivered an incredible performance, alongside choirs from Russia, Poland and Jiaozhou city in Shandong province.

Founded by Esteban Urzelai in 2018, the Spanish Suhar Choir is comprised of experienced chorus singers from the Basque Country, Spain's autonomous region. The chior peforms a choral repertoire that blends tradition and modernity.

Bilbao, located in northern coast of Spain, is the largest city and the economic, industrial and commercial hub of the Basque Autonomous Community. It is also the capital of Bizkaia province. 

In 2004, Qingdao signed sister-city relationship agreement with Bilbao. Since then, the two cities have successfully collaborated in areas such as economy and trade, maritine events, and culture.

As the agreement enters it's 20th year, the two cities aim to strengthen their communication and collaboration ties, foster civil communication and begin a new chapter of friendly relations.