The Song of Malan

Malan Village, nestled in the Taihang Mountains of Fuping County, Hebei Province, was once devoid of music and song. But now, the Malan Children’ s Band, comprised of local children, plays world-renowned music such as “ Ode to Joy” amid streams and valleys. They even graced the stage of the Winter Olympics, singing the Olympic Anthem in Greek and sharing the melodies of Beijing with the world. These changes are owing to the tireless efforts of Deng Xiaolan, daughter of Deng Tuo, the former ...