Six months ago, a Central Asian version of the song "In the Fields of Hope" brought together musicians from China and five Central Asian countries, touching hearts across borders.

This spring, the journey continues. The same artists have reimagined another Chinese folk song—"Picking Pomegranates"—as a New Year blessing.

Hope Steed, a project named after an ancient Chinese symbol of a horse galloping without rest, carries a warm wish: May your new year be as abundant as pomegranate seeds, and may cross-cultural friendship run as far and free as a steed's endless journey.

Cheers to music, hope and the ties that bring us together.