JiLiang Idol

You may wonder why Matt's students are covered in Christmas tree garland and clutching stuffed animals and roses while they appear to be singing...

Students here love to perform. Really, really love it. Singing competitions are a normal occurrence, and usually (like last night) only about half of the students on stage can actually carry a tune. But no one seems to mind and no one gets booed. Instead, students (despite their singing ability) are given tons of gifts, hugged, kissed, etc. by their friends, admirers and classmates... All while singing!