Asia Insight — Season 1, Episode 13: Singing Out for Change in China

Episode synopsis

In Guangzhou, a group of university students have formed a choir and are singing about their discontent with society. But what would normally be considered a mild form of protest in most countries could be a radical social movement in China. Following pressure after their first performance last year students are divided on whether to be more assertive or milder in the tone of their lyrics for their next show. In this episode of Asia Insight we focus on the Guangzhou Complaints Choir as they prepare for their second ever performance, ending with them boldly attempting to raise awareness by singing out in the streets of Guangzhou.

About Asia Insight

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Migrants Gain Upper Hand
• E2Indonesia's First National Car
• E3Diversifying Shanghai
• E4Vietnam's Court Music Revival
• E5Writers Fight Publishing Ban in HK
• E6Mongolia's Forgotten Slum Dwellers
• E7The "80's Writers" in China
• E8Hydropower for Indonesian Villagers
• E9Energy-Hungry Nepal
• E10China's Job-Hunting Inn
• E11The Year of the Dragon Baby Boom
• E12The Dancing Prisoners