Laotian artists perform during a China-ASEAN joint cultural performance in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, Dec. 28, 2016. China-ASEAN joint cultural performance kicked off on Wednesday evening here in the complex of the Angkor archeological park, a world heritage site. (Xinhua/Sovannara)
China-ASEAN joint cultural performance kicked off on Wednesday evening here in the complex of the Angkor archeological park, a world heritage site.
Under the theme "Connectivity in Diversity", the joint event was to commemorate the 25th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue relations.
Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon and Tan Qingsheng, charge d' affairs of the Chinese Embassy to Cambodia, and diplomats of ASEAN countries to Cambodia as well as about 700 people attended the opening ceremony.
More than 266 artists and musicians from the 10 ASEAN member states and China showed their traditional dances and music at the event.
"Siem Reap province, the home of a world heritage site, is very pleased to host this milestone event, which is held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations," Thong Khon said.
