More than 1,000 erhu players performed with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) and renowned erhu soloist Wong Hiu- nam in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza with Victoria Harbour as the backdrop.
The 'Music From a Thousand Strings' event was the largest ever live performance of its kind and organisers hope it will win a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
The spectacular marked the official opening of the Huqin Festival of Hong Kong which is running until April.
During the festival, through concerts, exhibitions and talks, the public will be able to trace the development of the ancient instrument.
HKCO manager Celina Chin Man-wah said: 'We started recruiting erhu players last October.
'Among the players were local and expatriate musicians; students and highly experienced players. The youngest was six years old while the oldest was 70.
'Most of the young music stu dents came from classes conducted by the Music Office and secondary school Chinese orchestras. The experienced musicians came from amateur orchestras. They have been practising every weekend since mid-December.'