On September 10, a special cultural performance titled “The Tree of Life” was held at the Cultural Hall in Bahrain to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, with performances presented by the UAE Qipao Association. H.E. Ni Ruchi,  the Ambassador of China, H.E. Huda Sayed Abdulghafar Alalawi, Director of Culture at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, diplomatic envoys from various countries, local residents, and members of the Chinese community attended the event, with an audience of more than 600.

The performance opened with Chinese and Bahraini children singing the chorus Ode to the Motherland, followed by Joyous Dance Melody, a folk dance; High Mountains and Flowing Water, featuring guqin and a tea ceremony; the Peking Opera Ode to the Pear Blossom; Chinese-Arab Calligraphy and Painting Song of Peace; Wushu and Tai Chi Heaven, Earth and Humanity; the Han-Tang Dynasty Dance Chang’e Flies to the Moon; the Qipao Fashion Show Porcelain Tales of the Silk Road; and Sichuan Opera Face-Changing. The Modern Dance Epic The Tree of Life, inspired by Bahrain’s iconic Tree of Life, brought the atmosphere to a climax. The performance concluded with the chorus Auld Lang Syne. An interactive area featuring Chinese intangible cultural heritage was also set up at the venue.

The wonderful performances were met with continuous applause and helped strengthen the friendship between the peoples of China and Bahrain.