In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the ninth season of the China Now Music Festival uses music to tell powerful stories about migration, artistic vision, resilience, and aspirations. The theme, Chasing Dreams, reminds us that the pursuit of dreams is a shared human experience that connects us all.

Our theme is expressed in the two characters 尋 (xún - to search) and 夢 (mèng - dream) — Chasing Dreams. The character 尋 (xún) incorporates 寸 (cùn), an ancient unit of length, evoking the image of an outstretched hand in search of something beyond reach. Within the traditional character 夢 (mèng), one can discern the figure of a person resting on a bed, immersed in dreams.