A grand comeback to celebrate

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Taicang takes measures to preserve Jiangnan Sizhu

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: December 17, 2024 In recent years, Taicang has been committed to preserving and developing Jiangnan Sizhu, a national intangible cultural heritage item originating in the city. One notable achievement is the gold award secured by Taicang Wuyang Sizhu Orchestra at the third International Jiangnan Sizhu Invitational Competition in 2015, which brought Taicang's efforts to develop this art …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Forum explores ways to promote Chinese culture to the world

China Daily

As part of a forum on international communication of Chinese culture, a performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists is held at Beijing Language and Culture University on Dec 10. In the evening, an exciting performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists, including over 10 Plum Blossom Award winners, staged excerpts from traditional Chinese opera pieces. It has played an increasingly important …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chinese delicacies create a symphony for the ears

China Daily

From prawns sizzling in hot oil to the crispy skin of Peking duck and the rich flavors of "Buddha-Jumps-over-the Wall" soup, a new melody celebrating 10 Chinese delicacies by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra premiered recently. "I want to create a small-big-piece, which consists of many short movements," Leung tells the media before the premiere at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chinese delicacies create a symphony for the ears

China Daily

From prawns sizzling in hot oil to the crispy skin of Peking duck and the rich flavors of "Buddha-Jumps-over-the Wall" soup, a new melody celebrating 10 Chinese delicacies by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra premiered recently. "I want to create a small-big-piece, which consists of many short movements," Leung tells the media before the premiere at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov …

Chinese Delicacies Create

2 weeks, 6 days ago

History of 'erhu' told through a scintillating performance

China Daily

Erhu player Yang Xue stages a concert at Zhengyici Theater in Beijing on Nov 29. On the evening of Nov 29, Central Conservatory of Music professor and renowned erhu artist Yang Xue staged a concert at the historical Zhengyici Theater in Beijing, bringing the history of the erhu to life through a captivating performance. For Yang, the historic Zhengyici Theater, …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

China Daily

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-05 15:16 Jia Ding, artistic director of the upcoming new year concert, at the news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Under the baton of conductor Tan Lihua, Beijing Symphony Orchestra will stage a concert on Dec 31 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, celebrating the new year. Since 1996, Beijing …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

China Daily

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-05 15:16 Zhang Shurong, who has been working with the new year concert since 1996, at the news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Zhang Shurong has been participating in the new year concert arrangement since 1996. Now, with more people in China enjoying classical music, the new year concert has gained a large …

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1 month ago

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe to bring ancient Chinese opera back to life

China Daily

By ZHANG KUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-20 16:09 At the rehearsal of Taihe Zhengyin: Kunqu Opera from the Collection of the Palace Museum, Series 1. A new concert production of Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe will bring to life ancient Chinese opera from 600 years ago. Taihe Zhengyin: Kunqu Opera from the Collection of the Palace Museum Series 1 is …

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1 month ago

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people

China Daily

The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra plays the closing concert for the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov 17. The 23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival concluded on last sunday evening with a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra has a history …

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Philadelphia Orchestra bridges ties with Wuxi

China Daily

The Philadelphia Orchestra from the United States made its debut in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on Nov 14 by hosting a joint concert alongside the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, fostering mutual understanding and friendship through music. The concert staged at the Wuxi Grand Theatre featured a blend of Chinese and Western classics composed by legendary musicians such as Antonin Dvorak, …

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Philadelphia Orchestra bridges ties with Wuxi

China Daily

The Philadelphia Orchestra from the United States made its debut in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on Nov 14 by hosting a joint concert alongside the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, fostering mutual understanding and friendship through music. The concert staged at the Wuxi Grand Theatre featured a blend of Chinese and Western classics composed by legendary musicians such as Antonin Dvorak, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Practice makes perfect on Tianjin Juilliard tour

China Daily

The orchestra performs at the school on May 5 under the baton of Ken Lam, resident conductor and also tour conductor. The students want to push themselves by embracing different challenges and achieving growth," says Ken Lam, resident conductor of the orchestra and also conductor on the tour. South Korean violist Hanna Lee, who joined Tianjin Juilliard as a faculty …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Cong leads young musicians of national orchestra at concert

China Daily

A concert, featuring conductor Ye Cong and young musicians of a Chinese national orchestra of the Central Conservatory of Music, was held at the opera house of the conservatory in Beijing on Sunday. Over the past decade, Ye has collaborated multiple times with the Central Conservatory of Music's department of traditional music, exploring the development of contemporary Chinese music and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Cong leads young musicians of national orchestra at concert

China Daily

A concert, featuring conductor Ye Cong and young musicians of a Chinese national orchestra of the Central Conservatory of Music, was held at the opera house of the conservatory in Beijing on Sunday. Over the past decade, Ye has collaborated multiple times with the Central Conservatory of Music's department of traditional music, exploring the development of contemporary Chinese music and …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate World of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance featuring nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Music festival celebrates Chinese traditional instruments

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival taking place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival — Chinese Music Performance Event took place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. Organized by the China Conservatory of Music, Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Beijing Musicians Association, the festival aimed to build a high-level …

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2 months ago

AI Meets Tradition: Exploring the Intersection of Music and Technology at the China Now Music Festival

China Daily

The China Now Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening at Carnegie Hall in New York City with a concert that fused East-West musical traditions and blended human-made music with artificial intelligence. The festival featured AI's Variation: Opera of the Future by composer Hao Weiya, which confronted the audience with a series of chilling questions regarding the ethics of merging science …

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2 months ago

AI Meets Tradition: A Symphony of Innovation at the China Now Music Festival

China Daily

The China Now Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening at Carnegie Hall in New York City with a concert that fused East-West musical traditions and blended human-made music with artificial intelligence. The festival featured AI's Variation: Opera of the Future by composer Hao Weiya, which confronted the audience with a series of chilling questions regarding the ethics of merging science …

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2 months ago

Silk Road Murals Shine in Paris, France Exhibition

China Daily

A collection of ancient Silk Road murals has been showcased in Paris, France. The exhibition, titled 'Silk Road Danqing,' features 23 murals from key sites along the ancient route, spanning 1,000 years. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Silk Road and highlights the unique features that emerged from the exchange and fusion of …

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2 months ago

The Exquisite Silk Road Murals: A Masterpiece of Art and History

China Daily

The article describes the ongoing Silk Road mural reproduction project led by the Gongbi Painting Institute of the Chinese National Academy of Arts. The project involves over 200 experts from across China and 10 countries along the ancient Silk Road, meticulously replicating murals from more than 30 grottoes, temples, and tombs. The project aims to preserve and share the rich …

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2 months, 1 week ago

High-Speed Rail Journey: A Musical Celebrating China's Railroad Spirit

China Daily

The Art Ensemble of the All-China Federation of Trade Union's musical 'Dream Chasers' will be presented at the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival. The musical depicts the struggle and success of a high-speed railway worker and pays tribute to the Chinese railroad workers and Shanghai, the birthplace of the Chinese worker movement.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient Buildings Alive with Sound of Music: A Magical Symphony

China Daily

The Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival showcases the harmonious interplay between music and architecture through live performances held within the walls of historical buildings. The event, which runs until October 28, aims to revive cultural relics through music and breathe new life into ancient architecture, creating a magical and immersive experience for the audience.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient Buildings Alive with Sound of Music in Beijing's Architectural Extravaganza

China Daily

The Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival combines the beauty of architecture with the magic of live performances, creating a unique and immersive experience. The festival features a diverse range of musicians and composers, each bringing their unique touch to the ancient buildings, resulting in a harmonious and captivating performance. The event aims to revive cultural relics through music, highlighting the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao and composer Zhang Zhao are among the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY Festival combines architecture and live performances to produce magic, Chen Nan reports. When the 2024 Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival opened on Sept 25 at Zhaigong in Beijing's Ditan Park, the audience experienced dialogue …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao and composer Zhang Zhao are among the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY Festival combines architecture and live performances to produce magic, Chen Nan reports. When the 2024 Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival opened on Sept 25 at Zhaigong in Beijing's Ditan Park, the audience experienced dialogue …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Music festival harmonizes past and present

China Daily

Under the baton of Tan Dun, cellist Wang Jian and violinist Lu Wei play Mozart's Symphonie Concertante in E-flat Major, K 364, during the opening concert of the 27th Beijing Music Festival held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Saturday. The China National Symphony Orchestra and composer-conductor Tan Dun opened the concert with the Golden …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Intricate Interplay of Past and Present: A Symphony of Strings and History

China Daily

The Beijing Music Festival celebrates the harmonious interplay between past and present through a performance of Mozart's iconic violin concerto. The piece showcases the technical and musical challenges faced by cellists and the intricate interplay between the violin and viola. The festival also features French composer Maurice Ravel's Bolero and Russian composer Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird, highlighting the diverse range …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Music festival harmonizes past and present

China Daily

The China National Symphony Orchestra and composer-conductor Tan Dun at the concert in Beijing on Saturday. CHINA DAILY "I have performed at the festival many times and every time it feels like a reunion with old friends," says Tan a day before the concert in Beijing. During the first half of the concert, Tan also led the China National Symphony …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wuxi launches National Day celebrations with concert

China Daily

A music concert celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is staged at the Wuxi Grand Theatre on Sept 26, 2024. Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province launched its celebratory events for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with a grand music concert on Sept 26. Conducted by …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Confucius cultural festival kicks off with grand celebrations

China Daily

The opening ceremony for the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival was held in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. The opening ceremony for the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is held in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. A traditional performance at the Nishan Sacred Land hosting the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Concert pays tribute to a brilliant composer

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David Avshalomov talks about his family's long connection with China through generations at the former venue of Pathe Recordings studio where his grandfather used to work, on Sept 9. David Avshalomov's interpretation on Sept 12 was praised by Tao Xin, professor of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, as "filled with longing and strong emotions". Prior to the concert, David Avshalomov …

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Concert pays tribute to a brilliant composer

China Daily

David Avshalomov talks about his family's long connection with China through generations at the former venue of Pathe Recordings studio where his grandfather used to work, on Sept 9. David Avshalomov's interpretation on Sept 12 was praised by Tao Xin, professor of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, as "filled with longing and strong emotions". Prior to the concert, David Avshalomov …

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3 months ago

2024 China Confucius Fest celebrates 2,575 years of philosophy

China Daily

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to begin on Sept 27, celebrating 2,575 years since the birth of the Chinese philosopher. The festival will feature a ceremony honoring the legacy of Confucianism, a global exploration of Confucius temples and academies and a diverse array of 100 cultural showcases, exhibitions and folk experiences centered …

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3 months ago

Music school anniversary marked

China Daily

Alumni, students and teachers of the vocal and opera department of China Conservatory of Music celebrate the school's 60th anniversary in Beijing on Sunday. Alumni, students and teachers of the vocal and opera department of the China Conservatory of Music staged a concert at Beijing Concert Hall on Sunday, marking its 60th anniversary. Veteran singers, who graduated from the China …

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2024 China Confucius Fest celebrates 2,575 years of philosophy

China Daily

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to begin on Sept 27, celebrating 2,575 years since the birth of the Chinese philosopher. The festival will feature a ceremony honoring the legacy of Confucianism, a global exploration of Confucius temples and academies and a diverse array of 100 cultural showcases, exhibitions and folk experiences centered …

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3 months ago

A season to celebrate

China Daily

Tang Ning, the NCPA's head of program operations, Ren Xiaolong, general manager of the China NCPA Orchestra, composer Guo Wenjing and violinist Li Zhe at the news conference announcing the orchestra's new season in Beijing on Sept 3. "The most exciting part of our seasons is always the premiering of new pieces," says Tang Ning, head of program operations. Conductors, …

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A season to celebrate

China Daily

On Sept 7, the China NCPA Orchestra stages two concerts under the baton of German conductor Markus Stenz, featuring pianist Chiyan Wong, with music by Strauss and Beethoven to open the orchestra's new season. It brings a different meaning and experience to the concert and to the music," he says, adding that he will perform with the orchestra for its …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai tourism festival kicks off with grand parades, performances

China Daily

The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival kicks off at Shanghai's Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street on Saturday. A massive crowd gathered on Saturday evening at Shanghai's Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to watch the floats parade and performances marking the opening of the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival. The float from Legoland Shanghai Resort was the first to appear, giving citizens and visitors a …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Porcelain gets an instrumental role in a national orchestra

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A Tang Dynasty black-glazed waist drum housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing. About two years ago, musicians of the China National Traditional Orchestra traveled to the city, hoping to get inspired by the Jingdezhen porcelain music instruments, a unique category of musical instruments crafted from porcelain. "We traveled to Jingdezhen many times to do research on those porcelain music …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition brings Silk Road culture to universities in Taiwan

China Daily

TAIPEI -- A touring exhibition is giving students at three universities in Taiwan the opportunity to experience the famous murals and other artworks from Dunhuang in Northwest China's Gansu province, home to the Mogao Grottoes and a cultural landmark along the ancient Silk Road. The exhibition, organized by the Sheen Chuen-Chi Cultural & Educational Foundation, the Dunhuang Academy and the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Theater performances boost China-Serbia exchange

China Daily

A Shandong craftsman shows sugar painting to a Serbian boy at a promotion event in Belgrade on Sunday. The artistic performance Hospitable Shandong, Eternal Friendship on the Silk Road was staged Sunday at the National Theatre in Belgrade. Co-organized by the department of culture and tourism in East China's Shandong province, the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade and the National …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Theater performances boost China-Serbia exchange

China Daily

A Shandong craftsman shows sugar painting to a Serbian boy at a promotion event in Belgrade on Sunday. The artistic performance Hospitable Shandong, Eternal Friendship on the Silk Road was staged Sunday at the National Theatre in Belgrade. Co-organized by the department of culture and tourism in East China's Shandong province, the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade and the National …

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A grand comeback to celebrate

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