CCIP exchange visitors spent an enjoyable and culturally illuminating night at Cunningham Park, relaxing on the grass while the New York Philharmonic Orchestra played a performance that included pieces by such notable American composers are Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, and Aaron Copland.

Since 1965, the New York Philharmonic Concert series, conducted by Didi and Oscar Schafer, has presented wonderful, unique outdoor experiences. Every summer, tourists and music lovers gather in the park to enjoy their performances, which often cover the works of important luminaries in the field of music composition.

For CCIP students, the performance was undoubtedly among the best symphonic experiences they have ever witnessed.

"It was a golden opportunity for me to appreciate classical music as well as mingle with locals. I had been looking forward to the symphony, and it is definitely beyond my expectation," said, Chuxiao Wu, a student from the Nanyang Technological University.

After the concerts, there was a splendid fireworks display concluding the whole event, when students could enjoy cold drinks and have a nice chat with friends. The exchange visitors are now looking forward to their upcoming DC trip next week.