Full coverage: 2017 Spring Festival
The "Culture of China, Festival of Spring" project brought elites of the Chinese folk arts scene to Vancouver, Canada on Monday. Take a look at the extravaganza of sights and sounds.
The cultural heritage of China's many ethic groups shine in a unique opera wowing audiences in Vancouver, Canada.
It's a mixture of singing, dancing, and music. Developing around the theme "Legend", it was presented as an opera. For the Chinese community in the Canadian coastal city, it's a chance to experience the best of China's traditional performing arts.
"I feel excited from the bottom of my heart, for the longevity and vitality of our Chinese culture. This show has high artistic value," An audience member said.
"Our art troupe has come here for several consecutive years, and we've injected something new into this year's show. It's all presented as a song and dance opera, which combines some of the best cultural elements from various ethnic groups. The performance is highly acclaimed," Xu Yuming, director of Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, said.
Nearly 50 artists, mainly from the China Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble, joined the performance. Among them were the well-known singers, Lu Wei and Wang Hongwei.
"The 'One Belt, One Road' initiative launched by President Xi is an opportunity for Chinese culture to go onto the world stage. This road show in North America is a showcase of the rich culture of our nation," Tenor Wang Hongwei said.
Vancouver is the first leg of the troupe's road show in Canada. It will also visit Edmonton and Calgary in the following days. Since 2009, "Culture of China, Festival of Spring" has staged more than 370 shows around the world, entertaining audiences of up to 5.2 million.
The cultural heritage of China's many ethic groups shine in a unique opera wowing audiences in Vancouver, Canada.
The cultural heritage of China's many ethic groups shine in a unique opera wowing audiences in Vancouver, Canada.
The cultural heritage of China's many ethic groups shine in a unique opera wowing audiences in Vancouver, Canada.
