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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Arts Festival will open on July 7 this year in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, local authorities said.
As it became known at the city government press conference held on Wednesday, the opening ceremony of the festival will take place on July 7 in the format of a youth song evening and will be dedicated to demonstrating the charm of the diverse cultures of the SCO member states.
By now, delegations from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries have been invited to the opening ceremony, the organizer said. Young artists from SCO member states will perform in such vocal and instrumental genres as popular music, jazz, string music, opera, etc.
On the Chinese side, the opening ceremony will be attended by the China Opera and Dance Theater, the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, the Central Academy of Drama, the Qingdao Song and Dance Theater, and others.
The scenography of the opening ceremony will be unique and inventive, embodying the unique urban character of Qingdao. The magnificent light show in Fushan Bay will serve as the natural backdrop for the stage, further enhancing the artistic atmosphere and fully demonstrating the international charm and style of Qingdao.
In early July 2024, China assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO for 2024-2025. It was previously announced that the organization’s next summit would be held this fall in the Chinese city of Tianjin. -0-