Chinese blind celebrate White Cane Safety Day with music to convey hope

Zhang Chen, a blind music teacher from Anqing Special School in Anhui province, sings “Ode to the Plum Blossom.” [Photo by Ma Hua/China.org.cn]

Zhang Chen has been teaching music in Anqing Special School in Anhui province for 14 years. Many of her students have also become music teachers in special schools, opened their own musical instrument stores, or work in art troupes.