A Spring Festival gala, specially presented by the Shenzhen Art Troupe, was held at the Cairo Opera House in Egypt on Jan. 16, local time. Artists from Shenzhen and Egypt collaborated in the show to offer an inclusive feast.
This marked the art troupe's second performance in Egypt, following a lively New Year reception at the Chinese Embassy just a day earlier on January 15.
Actors performing Chinese folk dance. File photos
The gala celebrated the Year of the Snake in anticipation of the Spring Festival, a significant holiday for Chinese people. Zhang Tao, chargé d'affaires of the Chinese embassy, expressed the event's importance, saying, “Artists from China and Egypt have united to celebrate this crucial festival. This collaboration opens broader prospects for China-Egypt and China-Arab relations.”
Amr El-Kady, the chief executive officer of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board, shared his appreciation after the performance. “It was a splendid show that highlighted Chinese rich history and culture. We hope cultural exchanges will further strengthen the ties between China and Egypt,” he said. El-Kady mentioned that he is a fan of guqin and folk music performances.
Although El-Kady has yet to visit Shenzhen, he expressed a strong curiosity about the city and plans to travel to the city next year. He extended his warmest blessings to the Chinese people for the Spring Festival and welcomed them to explore, exchange ideas, and foster business relationships in Egypt.
