For the purpose of promoting Chinese culture to the whole world, China attaches more importance to the cultural activities and exhibitions. At present, the large performance “China’s Elegant Demeanor” is in itinerary performance in Britain. It is planed and prepared by Jilin Provincial Chinese and Foreign Culture Exchange Center. It is reported that this performance is the first time that Britain invites China’s provincial level performing unit to perform during the London Olympics Year, showing that Britain attaches much importance to the cultural exchange between China and Britain.
The principle line of this performance is the development of the musical instruments in China and western countries. Therefore, the audiences can enjoy the symphonic music, percussion music and jazz music that the British audiences are familiar, but also the folk music in China. In addition, the Chinese elements such as acrobatics, drama, martial art and qigong are emerged into the performances. According to the introduction of Wang Shaojun, the director of Jilin Provincial Chinese and Foreign Culture Exchange Center, the performance group composed of 32 performers organized by the center began the performance since the end of 2011.
So far, more than 200 performances are finished in Britain. In the past ten years, the cultural exchange center has been excavated the regional cultural characteristics and integrated the domestic excellent artistic resources to enter British market with the form of commercial performances. Some of the students who study Mandarin online may learn that it not only created great economic benefit, but also promote brilliant Chinese cultures to British people.
In addition, Jilin Provincial Chinese and Foreign Culture Exchange Center also cooperates with Britain to build five evening parties such as Dragon Hero, the Spirit of the Great Wall, Shaolin Martial Arts and the Legend of Mulan. In total, more than 2700 performances are held in Britain by itinerary performance, covering 230 towns in Britain. Among so many fantastic evening parties, the Spirit of the Great Wall is honored as the excellent exported Chinese service item by the Ministry of Culture in China.
It is understood that the performance “China‘s Elegant Demeanor” will plan to finish 300 performances in Britain. If you go to study in intensive Mandarin course in China, you may be told that the Olympics elements will be added to this performance before and after London Olympic Games, celebrating for London with unique Chinese arts.