Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
HEIHE, June 30 (Xinhua) — The Purple Night Dance Festival opened in Heihe, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, marking the start of a series of weekly competitions. Many dancers from China and Russia gathered in Heihe to dance and make friends, kicking off a month-long summer festival of dance and cultural exchanges.
The opening ceremony of the competition took place on Saturday evening on a stage set up at Century Square on the Heilongjiang /Amur/ River embankment.
The dance duel features creative groups from China and Russia, who practice completely different types of dance – from graceful classics and mesmerizing folklore to bold street rhythms. The competition was held in several stages: a carefully prepared dance number; improvisation with a folk group from China; improvisation with an object among Russian groups. The competition will last throughout July and end on August 3.
The competition will also include inspiring dance master classes and summer discos under the starry sky. -0-