The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University took the stage in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Monday, joining Nankai University's choir for a memorable concert.

Alongside classics such as "Nature Boy" and "Moondance," the 14-member Whiffenpoofs also sang three well-known Chinese folk and pop songs to better connect with the local audience.
Bridging language and culture through music, the two university choirs closed the show with a moving rendition of the Chinese classic "Let the World Be Filled with Love."
"It's been really cool. I mean, we did so much research going into the trip. I actually took a Chinese class in middle school. So, I learned a bit Chinese in 7th grade. So, I feel like I've been wanting to actually see what it's like here for a long time. And it's cool that our tour started in the U.S. because we were able to see just immediately how different the culture is," said Lukas, a member of the Whiffenpoofs.
"We are really trying to deliver that kind of energy, and you get from singing together with people that you really enjoy their company. We picked these three songs, very traditional folk song Jasmine flower. We really picked those songs to build a connection there and make sure that we can all have this experience all together," said Eunice, another member.
The performance was part of a cultural exchange tour organized by the Beijing Enlai Foundation. Running from March 19 to April 3, the tour brings the Whiffenpoofs to universities and choirs across Chongqing and Chengdu Cities and the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China, and Tianjin and Beijing in north China, using songs as a bridge to foster people-to-people ties between China and the U.S.
The Whiffenpoofs is the world's most renowned and historic collegiate a cappella group, spearheading and innovating a cappella music since 1909. The group has performed across the U.S. and around the world, captivating audiences with a diverse repertoire of a cappella music.