2014 Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival was held in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, from July 25 to 27. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Three hundred musicians from 17 countries and regions gathered in Chengdu for a music event that lasted from Jul 25 to 27.

The 2014 Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival, annually held since 2007, aims to promote cultural and art exchanges between Chengdu and its sister cities and cities with friendly ties, according to local officials.

Most of the musicians are from Chengdu's sister cities in countries that include the United States, Canada, Russia, Australia and Japan.

"I love Chengdu very much. The music festival is a good way to further enhance the friendship between Chengdu and Honolulu," said Jeffrey Daniel Lau, sister city liaison for the city and county of Honolulu. Chengdu and Honolulu became sister cities in August 2011.