Celebration of Hong Kong's return staged in Beijing
2 years, 7 months ago

Celebration of Hong Kong's return staged in Beijing

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A flash mob presented Peking Opera and street dance performances in Beijing on Aug 6 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. The event was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and was a joint effort between the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. "Young Hong Kong dancers and Peking Opera artists skillfully arranged their understanding and perception of each other's art forms into their new works, which were very creative and well matched, showing the profound friendship between Beijing and Hong Kong," says Pamela Lam, deputy director of the HKSAR Beijing office. caption: Hong Kong dancers and Peking Opera artists deliver performances in Beijing on Aug 6 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

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