The "Shared Moment Across the World - Special Art Performance of 2024 Beijing Culture Forum" was held at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on the evening of September 19. Set against the backdrop of China's 144 hours visa-free transit policy, the event served as an exploration of Chinese culture for several international friends visiting China for the first time. The performance highlighted the rich cultural value of traditional Chinese culture and the innovative spirit of contemporary Chinese arts through diverse artistic forms such as Chinese martial art, dance, calligraphy, and opera.
The Lion Dance - Yongchun, performed by a Yongchun master
The Baguazhang (Chinese boxing) performance
The dance performance Mythical Beast - Guarder of Water, narrating an "agreement" between the mythical beast and ancient Beijing
The song Legend
A medley of operas
An acrobatic show
Artists from countries like Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, and the United States gathering on the stage, singing songs or ballads about rivers of their own countries.
(Source: Wang Guibin, the Beijing News)