Exchanges deepened through melodies
BRASILIA — The "China-Brazil Cultural Year" concert kicked off on Tuesday in Brasilia, bringing together the rich musical traditions of both nations in a harmonious cultural exchange.
The concert, jointly presented by the China National Symphony Orchestra and the Claudio Santoro National Theater Symphony Orchestra from Brazil, attracted an audience of 600 people.
"For the opening piece of the first half, I conducted the 'Batuque', a dance piece well known to the local Brazilian audience, as a greeting from Chinese musicians," said Jing Huan, principal conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra.
She noted that despite limited rehearsal time, they attempted a more challenging interweaving and exchange of works, allowing musicians from both countries to gain a deeper understanding of each other's musical cultures.
Brazilian conductor Claudio Cohen said that the Claudio Santoro National Theater Symphony Orchestra has collaborated with Chinese partners multiple times, greatly admiring the power and cultural traditions embedded in Chinese music.
"Today's concert has brought Brazilian and Chinese cultures closely together through music," said Cohen.
According to Zhu Qingqiao, Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, ties between the two countries is in the best shape ever, as cultural exchanges have enhanced mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, bringing hearts closer.
As a key part of the China-Brazil Cultural Year, the event is jointly organized by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese embassy in Brazil and Brazil's ministries of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Culture.
The two countries have issued a joint announcement to celebrate the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture.
It will involve a comprehensive calendar of joint activities designed to promote both countries as key travel destinations, with an emphasis on cultural heritage and mutual discovery, as reported by the official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism.
According to the ministry, China remains a key tourism partner for Brazil. Last year, travelers from China undertook over 130 million international trips, and Brazil is currently the leading Latin American destination for Chinese tourists.
Agencies - Xinhua




























