A music producer tries making an oiled paper umbrella in Hangzhou on Nov 21. [Photo/hzzx.gov.cn]

Music producers and cultural figures from around the world gathered in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, from Nov 20 to 22, seeking musical inspiration for the 2022 Asian Games.

They traveled to many Hangzhou landmarks, including the main stadium for the 2022 Asian Games, the Hangzhou International Exhibition Center, the Archeological Ruins Park of Liangzhu Culture, and the Grand Canal, where they learned about Hangzhou's historical and cultural development, natural landscapes, and welcoming climate for the Games.

The guests also discussed their experiences composing musical works for large-scale sporting events, brainstormed the integration of the Games and Hangzhou local elements, and made several suggestions to the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) on how to solicit a world-class soundtrack for the top sporting event.

On International Olympic Day on June 23, HAGOC initiated a campaign to solicit musical works for the sporting event from people around the world.

The call, set to last two years, is open to both ordinary people and professional musicians, according to the organizing committee.

The first phase of the collection is expected to wrap up by the end of this year and a total of 1,400 musical works have been collected so far.

Music producers and cultural figures visit the main stadium of the 2022 Asian Games. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]