A festival on Chinese culture will be launched Wednesday in
celebration of the 35th anniversary of Mexico-China diplomatic
ties, Mexico City authorities said Tuesday.
Chinese artists, including disabled performers, Kung Fu masters
and renowned singers and dancers, will bring a fantastic show to
the City Theater of Mexico City.
There will also be four exhibitions showing traditional Chinese
cultural treasures as well as development and achievement in
today's China.
"Thanks to these cultural events, Mexicans will have the
opportunity to get to know China's daily life and traditions,"
Elena Cepeda de Leon, Mexico City's culture secretary, told a press
conference.
"These groups represent the best of Chinese arts," said Yan
Zhonghua, director general of China's International Communication
Center.
The program, which runs to August 18, is also a part of an
eight-year program that boosts China-Mexico cultural exchanges.
During the festival, China will donate 200 books on China's
history, economy and culture to Mexico City's city library.
Similar events on Chinese culture have been staged across 21
nations and have promoted better understanding of China across the
world.
(Xinhua News Agency July 18, 2007)
