This year marks the 40th anniversary of Xiamen's sister-city relationship with Baltimore, Maryland, USA. On October 28, the “I'll Be There for You”—2025 Xiamen International Friendship Concert, celebrating 40 years of Xiamen-Baltimore ties, was held at Xiamen Poly Theatre. The concert featured joint performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Quintet and the Xiamen Song and Dance Theatre Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. This marked the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's first China appearance in its century-long history. Artists performed masterpieces including Clarinet Quintet and Waves of Gulangyu, showcasing Sino-American friendship through music. Over 600 attendees included Baltimore delegates, foreign consuls in Xiamen, expatriates, honorary citizens, foreign experts, international faculty/students, and Xiamen residents.
