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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An online charity concert was held on Saturday by global youth to encourage people around the world who are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

The online concert, aimed to inspire people who are fighting the COVID-19 with songs and music, and to pay respect to the essential workers who are fighting in the front line, was participated by more than 20 youth performers from across the world with more to join in.

Its organizer, a New Zealand based cultural exchange organisation, the Culture Bridge, said that they were putting together more online sessions as the concert turned to be very popular among both audiences and performers.

"The idea of online concert came up two weeks ago when New Zealand and many other countries were in lockdown to contain the virus. We talked to several local Chinese young people who were very keen to participate. We ended up having more than 100 youth performers from across the world putting their hands up. There are still people who want to join," said Jie Min, director of the Culture Bridge.

Young performers in the online concert came from New Zealand, China, the United States, Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Canada and Britain. While most of the performers were oversea Chinese, there were also local fellows who wanted to show their support.

"Although music cannot cure the virus, it can inspire people's hearts and bring great spiritual comfort and strength. This online charity concert will bring together people's hearts and emotion. It will also convey the most sincere care and friendship," said Jie Min.

Given a short period of time, the online charity concert was put together by mobile phones to record and synchronize audio-visual. Despite the obstacles, the concert was accomplished successfully.

"Although there was no fancy stage, we overcame the obstacles of space and time. I believe the singing and music by the young people are the most heartfelt," said Jie Min.