Jiangsu Symphony Orchestra performs at the opening ceremony of "An Encounter with Chinese Culture: Jiangsu Week of Chinese Folk Music". [Photo provided by Shen Zhengrong to wuxi.gov.cn]
"An Encounter with Chinese Culture: Jiangsu Week of Chinese Folk Music" raised its curtain in Stuttgart, Germany, on Sept 18, marking the opening of the "Grand Canal Meets Rhine River" exhibition.
The Jiangsu Symphony Orchestra delivered a splendid performance of "Forever Jiangnan" a Chinese folk music concert at the Kultur-und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle on the same day, receiving overwhelming praise from the German audience.
During the art week, multiple Chinese folk music performances, exhibitions, lectures, and pop-up shows are expected to be organized. These activities are designed to showcase the profound Jiangnan culture and strengthen the cultural exchanges and people-to-people bond between Jiangsu and Baden-Württemberg.
Huishan clay figurine master from Wuxi demonstrates how to make such a handiwork at the opening ceremony. [Photo provided by Shen Zhengrong to wuxi.gov.cn]
Embroiderer from Wuxi demonstrates the craft at the opening ceremony. [Photo provided by Shen Zhengrong to wuxi.gov.cn]
Creative products related to the Huishan clay figurine are on display at the opening ceremony. [Photo provided by Shen Zhengrong to wuxi.gov.cn]
Fans featuring exquisite embroidery patterns are showcased at the opening ceremony. [Photo provided by Shen Zhengrong to wuxi.gov.cn]
