Feature: China’s Tianjin Art Troupe enthralls Bangladeshis, enhances cultural ties

by Naim-Ul-Karim

DHAKA, Jan. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Crowds of hundreds cheered, clapped and waved as China’s famous Tianjin Art Troupe staged a culturally captivating event in a performance aimed at celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year in Dhaka, reports Xinhua.

The performance included traditional Chinese musical instruments, dance, acrobatics and martial arts and many more exquisite recitals.

The Bangladesh-China Friendship Center (BCFC), in association with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangladesh and Bangladesh’s National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, organized the performance presented by the Tianjin Art Troupe of China.
The performance, “Beautiful Tianjin” took place on Sunday night at the National Theater of the academy in Dhaka.

BCFC President M. Delwar Hossain said the 32-member Tianjin Art Troupe was visiting Bangladesh to showcase its performance to the local people as part of celebrations for the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 8.

He expressed his hope that the Chinese New Year will bring much more success for the People’s Republic of China and for people in Bangladesh and elsewhere in the world.

Ruhul Amin, a Dhaka University student, said: “I am really impressed by the the troupe’s performance. I’ve never seen such an excellent performance in my life. I’m delighted that they organized the program.”

All the attendees agreed that the wonderful program will help build a deeper understanding between China and Bangladesh.

Kazi Mohamad Nasir Uddin, a professor at Dhaka‘s Jagannath University, said: “We’ve really enjoyed the performances, which presented the rich cultural heritage of China. Such visits of Chinese troupes will strengthen cultural bonds between the countries. And this will be reflected in our social life, state life and in all spheres of life.”

Chinese Ambassador Ma Mingqian also highly commended such cultural exchange.

“The Spring Festival is a time to celebrate. It’s a time to celebrate what we have done and what we have achieved. And indeed we have achieved a lot in the past year.”
“The Chinese economy remains stable, contrary to concerns from many corners of the world. We have maintained a very strong momentum of growth,” the ambassador added.

The ambassador was also praised the achievements of Bangladesh and its people.
“You have maintained a very high economic growth over the last 17 years and I hope that China and Bangladesh will work hand in hand not only to bring a better future for all of our people, but also for the region and to continue to contribute to the prosperity and stability of the rest of the world as well.”

He expressed his hope that cultural exchanges between the two countries will become an important pillar for bilateral relations and that this closer relationship of cooperation will lead to the bright future of the people of both countries.

BCFC President Hossain also said that such a program will contribute immensely to further deepening bilateral relations.