Cultural extravaganza rounds off Love in Wuxi

Love in Wuxi, a series of cultural events exposing the beauty of Wuxi, concluded with a sensational evening party to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The two-hour show was recorded at Wuxi Broadcasting and TV Station and will be screened on WXTV at 18:30 on Sept 15.

Students from School of International Education of Jiangnan University in Wuxi sing a Chinese pop song. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The show was co-hosted by Robert Johanson, a US citizen, and Fang Danqiong. The evening was certainly one to remember with a range of performers, both domestic and international, showcasing their talents before an appreciative audience. The diversity of performances was staggering with 60 performers from 20 different nations gracing the stage with singing, musical instrument performances, dancing, and acrobatics.

Among the performances that received the most applause were a lovely children's ballad, a rendition of classic pop anthems, a romping saxophone quintet, a captivating African group dance, and a slick street dance performance.

Wuxi Art and Performance Group hope for prosperity in the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The evening event also took the opportunity to commend three foreigners for their meaningful contributions to the city of Wuxi. These included Daria Duncan Weber, founder and principal of Wuxi Taihu International School, Dieter Voegtli, president of Swiss-based family enterprise Buhler AG, and Peter Arthur Stanleigh, a man who has selflessly devoted himself to volunteer efforts throughout his 15 years in Wuxi.

The Mid-Autumn Festival party drew an end to the Love in Wuxi series that has showcased the city as a livable and charming place. Wuxi, known as a brilliant pearl of Taihu Lake, is home to 12,000 foreigners with around 300,000 traveling to the city every year as tourists.