Performances held in Nepal to mark Chinese New Year, anniversary of diplomatic ties

KATHMANDU, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Artists from China's Sichuan Province performed twice in the Nepali capital on Friday to mark the Chinese New Year and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal.

The performance on Friday evening was dedicated to Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government departments. A rich variety of shows were staged by artists from the acrobatic troupe and Sichuan Opera Troupe in Suining City, including acrobatics, long-spout teapot art, guzheng solo, dances and magic tricks.