Small Wish Tied by Friendship

On May 30, 2026, on the occasion of the International Children’s Day on June 1, the “Peace and Friendship” 2026 International Children’s Day Gala, themed “Children’s Hearts Towards Peace, Artistic Rhythms Connecting Five Continents”, was successfully held in Beijing. The event was hosted by CHINA WORLD NATIONAL CULTURE PROMOTION SOCIETY (CWNC) and co-organized by WEDS.AA. It received strong support from organizations including the China Women’s Newspaper Association, Chaoyang District Art Federation of Beijing, and the Dadu Museum of Art. Ambassadors and spouses from more than ten countries, including Burundi, Egypt, India, and Sri Lanka, were invited to attend and celebrate the festival together. 
Small Wish Tied by Friendship
The gala featured a wonderful lineup of performances, creating a warm and heartwarming atmosphere. Over 300 children from countries such as Algeria and Gabon, as well as from China’s Macao, Beijing, and Shanxi, took to the stage, expressing beauty and warmth through their innocence and artistry. 
Small Wish Tied by Friendship

The song “A Little Wish”, with lyrics by Zhao Meiling and sung by Zhao Wanchen, was performed for the first time at the gala. Its sincere lyrics conveyed the shared wish of people to protect children and long for peace, earning warm applause from the audience. The gala used art as a medium to call for world peace, gathering strength from all sides to safeguard children’s growth, embodying the beautiful vision of “One World, One Dream”.

Small Wish Tied by Friendship
Long Zilan from Macao, China, together with the Choir of PUI CHING MIDDLE SCHOOL MACAU, passionately performed the anthem of WEDS.AA, “Love in Asia and Africa”. The melodious tune brought the entire gala to a climax.