2024-10-04 12:03:28
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 4. Comprehensive reports from Xinhua News Agency’s foreign correspondents: On the occasion of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese embassies and consulates and institutions in many countries as well as overseas Chinese have organized a variety of cultural and artistic activities to communicate with Chinese and foreign guests. Gather together to celebrate birthday together.
The overseas Chinese community in Washington, USA, recently held a dinner in Maryland, USA, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. The Washington Chinese National Orchestra presented the instrumental ensemble “Jasmine” and “Tea Picking Lantern”, leading the audience to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Soprano singer Ma Dani sang the song “Redwood Tree”, symbolizing the tenacity and longevity of the friendship between China and the United States.
At the National Day reception held by the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne, guests visited the “Glorious China” photo exhibition, which vividly presented the great achievements made by the People’s Republic of China in the 75 years since its founding. Young Australian singers also sang the Chinese song “Blue and White Porcelain”, and their beautiful singing enchanted the guests. Local Chinese teenagers performed a magnificent dance “Nine States Together”, showing the Chinese style of spring returning to the earth, beautiful mountains and rivers, and peace and prosperity for the country and the people.
At the National Day reception jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in France and the Permanent Mission to UNESCO, the China Disabled Persons Art Troupe presented an artistic feast to the guests. More than ten programs including the dance “Love of Heaven and Earth”, “Avalokitesvara with Thousand Hands”, Jinghu solo “Deep Night”, French song “Ode to Love”, etc. pushed the warm atmosphere of the performance to a climax. The disabled artists’ exquisite performance skills, perseverance and optimistic attitude towards life infected the audience, and the applause and cheers lasted for a long time. Tai Lihua, head of the China Disabled Persons Art Troupe, said in sign language that generations of actors from the China Disabled Persons Art Troupe have never stopped, run and dreamed of the future to realize their dreams, using special art to convey the concept of peace and friendship.
Yokohama Chinatown, one of the largest Chinese gathering places in Japan, recently ushered in a grand China National Day Parade. 32 performances including lion dance, dragon dance, yangko, and waist drum participated in the parade. The scene was spectacular and lively. Kanemoto, an overseas Chinese in Japan who participated in the National Day parade, said that the parade is particularly meaningful for Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges. Noboru Obuchi, a citizen of Japan’s Akita Prefecture who watched the parade, said: “It was my first time to watch the China National Day Parade and it felt great! Communication between the people of Japan and China can become a bridge of friendship between Japan and China.”
The “My Motherland and Me” Song Contest for Overseas Chinese in Mexico was recently held in Mexico City. More than 10 Chinese contestants who work and live in Mexico sang familiar patriotic songs such as “The Country” and “Long Live the Motherland” with their beautiful and emotional voices. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Mexican sculptor Sebastian, who has visited China many times, told reporters at the event that although Mexico and China have different languages, “artistic expressions such as music can promote exchanges between the two peoples, and the contestants let us appreciate it through singing.” Wonderful Chinese music and culture”.
At the National Day reception held by the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Confucius Institute at the University of Johannesburg, the Confucius Classroom at the Chinese Cultural and International Education Exchange Center, the African Chinese Education Foundation Chinese School and local performance teams jointly presented wonderful performances , fully demonstrating the charm of cultural integration between China and South Africa and the mutual understanding and friendship between the people.
At the National Day reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji, the Guangzhou Art Troupe presented guests with singing, dancing, folk music, acrobatics and other performances, showing the unique charm of Lingnan culture. Primary school students from Fiji Yixian School sang in Chinese popular songs such as “As You Wish” and “To the Clouds”, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
At the National Day reception held by the Chinese Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq, the performance troupe from Henan Songshan Shaolin Martial Arts Vocational College presented wonderful Shaolin Kung Fu and traditional folk music performances, which attracted thunderous applause from the audience.
At the National Day reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Latvia, the Hubei Wuhan Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Group presented wonderful Chinese opera, puppet show performances and calligraphy and painting displays. In addition, local Latvian artists and fashion designers also displayed works that incorporate Chinese aesthetics.
The Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theater presented Peking Opera performances to Chinese and foreign guests at the National Day reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg, winning rounds of applause. The guests all said that China has made remarkable achievements in development in the new era and sincerely wished the friendly cooperation between Rwanda and China to continue to develop.
In addition, the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, the Consulate General in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and the Chinese Consulate General in Adelaide, Australia, also held National Day receptions, with theatrical performances, exhibitions, cultural experience activities, etc. Various forms were used to showcase the development achievements of New China and promote traditional Chinese culture, arousing enthusiastic responses from guests on site.
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