London International Chinese Music Festival 2023 kicks off with gala concert (1/5)

Musicians play Chinese music " Three Lanes of Plum Blossom" during the gala concert of London International Chinese Music Festival 2023 in London, UK, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Ouyang Kaiyu)

Musicians play traditional Chinese musical instruments Guqin and Xiao during the gala concert of London International Chinese Music Festival 2023 in London, UK, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Ouyang Kaiyu)

A pipa player plays "House of Flying Daggers" during the gala concert of London International Chinese Music Festival 2023 in London, UK, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Ouyang Kaiyu)

A singer sings Chinese folk song "Farewell " during the gala concert of London International Chinese Music Festival 2023 in London, UK, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Ouyang Kaiyu)

Musicians pose for a group photo during the gala concert of London International Chinese Music Festival 2023 in London, UK, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Ouyang Kaiyu)