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Chinese New Year dazzles in Brussels
CGTN Europe
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26/01/2025
China’s New Year is approaching and, like much of Europe, a number of celebrations have been organized in Brussels.
Events were arranged in coordination with Jiangsu's Tourism Department, to showcase the unique cultural heritage of the Chinese province.
CGTN Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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It's one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, and events like this show that Kunqu is very much alive.
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It's the first time audiences outside of China are seeing this orchestra's production of the Peony Pavilion.
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The performance is taking place just ahead of the Chinese New Year.
00:20
I think music is, wherever in this world, music is always the most important part in our life,
00:27
especially during the big ceremony or the festival.
00:31
This event is taking place at the China Cultural Centre in Brussels.
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It's a chance to share some New Year traditions.
00:39
That is a good opportunity to introduce our culture to all of the world.
00:45
Brussels is the centre of Europe, so I think here have many different culture people coming here,
00:52
and it's a really good time to let people know our culture.
00:56
A particular focus here is on the culture of Jiangsu Province.
01:00
Those here say Jiangsu Province is one of the cradles of Chinese civilisation,
01:05
and this event has been curated to draw on its cultural significance.
01:12
As well as being an important region for cultural and economic development,
01:16
organisers also hope to promote Jiangsu's natural beauty.
01:20
Jiangsu Province is one of the very important provinces in China,
01:25
which has, at the same time, we have large rivers, big lakes.
01:31
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union.
01:37
Those here hope cultural exchanges like this will bring the two sides even closer together.
01:43
William Denslow, CGTN, Brussels.
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