Colombian singer writes Vallenato tribute to China

Michelle Begue

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After living in China for more than 25 years, Colombian Hector Palacios, wanted to pay tribute to hisadoptedcountry and leave a cultural legacy.

That is why he wrote the first Vallenato song in Mandarin.CGTN’s Michelle Begue, tells the story of the song, and its composer.

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