Source: CCTV.com

11-16-2008 10:10

A packed house cheered a recent evening gala by the Song and Dance Company from Jilin Province in northeast China. Senior CPC official Li Changchun was among the audience at the Chang'an Grand Theatre in Beijing.

Thursday's gala was a colorful combination of different styles of ethnic dances and songs unique to Jilin. Composers and choreographers demonstrated their affection for the beautiful landscape and splendid culture of their home province.

The performance won rounds of applause from the audience.

After the show ended, Li Changchun shook hands with the performers and commended them on their outstanding work.

In response to the government's call for reform of the cultural industry, the Jilin Song and Dance Company exemplifies a successful transformation applying modern company management techniques and carving out a niche for itself in both domestic and international markets.

Performers with the company have taken part in a slew of key events including the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and the CCTV Spring Festival galas.

 

Editor:Xiong Qu