"Here, Silence Speaks Louder than Words", a sound healing art event at MOCA Yinchuan in Ningxia, drew many visitors on Oct 13.

The "Here, Silence Speaks Louder than Words" sound healing art event at MOCA Yinchuan in Ningxia [Photo/cn.chinadaily.com.cn]

The event invited families of hearing-impaired children, media and the general public, along with the founder of the Silent Choir Li Bo and sound healing artist Song Xiaoling, to embark on an artistic journey of perceiving sound and frequency. 

While showcasing the beauty of children, the exhibition aims to provide context while provoking questions in viewers. 

At the event, artist Li Bo shared his stories of connecting with deaf children in the mountains. He described how they overcame psychological barriers and, through repeated training, integrated into the world of rhythm, finding a new bridge to connect with the world through art. Li Bo also demonstrated the teaching methods of the "Silent Choir" – using traditional Chinese percussion instruments to guide the audience in sensing the vibrations from body parts like the vocal cords and throat, thereby experiencing the charm of sound. Through a deep "dialogue" with their bodies, the audience sparked genuine, rich and moving emotional connections.

Li Bo delivers a speech. [Photo/cn.chinadaily.com.cn]

Senior healing practitioner Song Xiaoling guided the audience through a music healing experience at the event. She used the sound waves of specific instruments to resonate and harmonize with the body's frequencies, helping everyone relax both physically and mentally, and feel the healing power of art. This session not only allowed hearing-impaired children to feel the care and warmth of society, but also provided the audience with a moment of peace and self-reflection amid their busy and stressful lives.

Senior healing practitioner Song Xiaoling guides the audience through a music healing experience. [Photo/cn.chinadaily.com.cn]

Through art, MOCA Yinchuan responds to the questions raised in the exhibition, including how to establish communication mechanisms in complex social relationships, how to use art to promote family communication and companionship, how to participate in community activities, and how to understand and accept children with special needs.

Senior healing practitioner Song Xiaoling guides the audience through a music healing experience. [Photo/cn.chinadaily.com.cn]

The event put the focus firmly on children living in a silent world, using art to bridge seemingly parallel and unconnected worlds, allowing their inner voices to be heard and their stories to be seen. 

It was not only a charitable social welfare initiative but also an attempt to help profoundly shift societal perspectives.