Volunteer's effort is music to village kids' ears

School band helps rural students become more confident in life

During a recent journey from Hengyang city, Hunan province, to a village primary school in Hengyang county, Wen Jin persevered despite the engine in his more than 10-year-old car quitting several times as he drove it along a zigzagging mountainous road.

Heavy rainfall added to the difficulty of the trip. Nevertheless, Wen was determined to reach his destination.

Every Tuesday, he travels to Miaoxi Primary School to teach students music and help them practice for the school band, which he started in September to offer the students an even richer experience. The school only has 32 students, and eight of them have joined the band.