On October 7th, the Workers’ Cultural Palace in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, hosted the “World Culture Day in Beautiful Taiyuan,” an international art exchange performance that highlighted the talents of nearly 300 performers from art troupes representing nine countries, including France, Italy, Colombia, and Malaysia.
The evening kicked off with a stunning rendition of the classic dance “Thousand-Hand Guanyin” by the Taiyuan Dance Troupe. Following this captivating performance, the Croatian Kedinska Split Dance Troupe took the stage with their energetic dance “Podravina.” The Sabah Cultural Era Dance Troupe from Malaysia graced the audience with their performance of “Magu Natip,” while the Italian Merlino Romolo Ionian Coast Music Troupe charmed everyone with their lively version of “Tarantella.” Colombian flair was on full display as the Danza Art Dance Troupe brought the infectious energy of the “Barranquilla Carnival” to life, immersing the Taiyuan audience in a vibrant mosaic of global cultural expressions.
This event was part of the second China-France Taiyuan-Ghana International Art Week series, which highlighted outstanding works in dance, music, and intangible cultural heritage from around the globe. The artistic performances acted as a bridge for cultural exchanges between Taiyuan and the international community, fostering mutual understanding and sparking cultural innovation. The Taiyuan Dance Troupe also showcased original works, such as “Elegance of the Song Dynasty” and “Thousand-Hand Guanyin,” which highlighted Taiyuan’s deep historical roots and the richness of traditional Chinese culture.
The event was organized by the World Culture Association, in collaboration with the Shanxi Chinese Cultural Promotion Association, the Communist Party of China Qingxu County Committee, the Qingxu County People’s Government, and Taiyuan Broadcasting Television Station. It was executed by Beijing Huayi Wuzhou, Shanxi Performing Arts Line, and the Taiyuan Dance Troupe.
