Chinese traditional opera, music performed in Belgrade

BELGRADE, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Applause filled the China Cultural Center in Belgrade on Monday afternoon as visitors gathered for a performance of traditional Chinese opera and music, celebrating 70 years of China-Serbia friendship.

Titled "Resonance of the Silk Road, Echoes of the Timeless Opera," the event featured excerpts from Cantonese opera classics, including The Siege of the Valley, The Flowery Princess, and The Story of the Burning Incense, performed by artists from the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Troupe. The program also included instrumental solos, a long-sleeve dance, a martial arts display, and a guest performance by Serbia's National Ensemble "Kolo".