ZAGREB, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The China Art Festival opened in Zagreb on Tuesday with a ceremony featuring a performance by Croatia's Busina Brass Quintet, which played Chinese classics such as Jasmine Flower and The Moon Represents My Heart, receiving warm applause from the audience.
Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Qi Qianjin highlighted the importance of cultural exchange in strengthening China-Croatia relations, calling it a bridge to enhance mutual understanding and friendly ties. He noted that China's modernization efforts, including cultural reforms, will further boost international exchanges and open new opportunities for cooperation with Croatia.
The festival, organized by the China-Croatia Economic and Cultural Cooperation Association, runs from Oct. 1-6, featuring exhibitions, tea art, Pipa performances, and cheongsam shows.
Bai Xiaoting, president of the association, said that since its establishment in Zagreb in 2018, the association has been committed to promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries and promoting cooperation between the two countries' museums. ■
