Guangzhou arts festival concludes with flourish
As the Classic Movie Music Symphony Concert came to an end on the evening of Oct 27 in Guangzhou, the 6th Guangzhou Outdoor Arts Festival also concluded in a style.
A rousing performance takes place at the Classic Movie Music Symphony Concert. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
With the slogan "Full of Greenery, Art without Boundaries", this year's festival integrated art into urban public space through diverse creative forms, harmonized art with the natural and human environment, and allowed folks to feel the charm of music, culture, and art up close.
From its opening on Sept 29, a wide range of musical arts performances – including symphony, jazz, classical music, traditional Chinese music, pop music, dance performances, and choir concerts – were presented to audiences.
The children's art exhibition and performances were a highlight of this year's event, attracting numerous residents and tourists to come and watch.
A pianist tickles the ivories at a concert. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
By the conclusion of this year's festival, over 2,500 artists from more than 20 countries and regions had left their artistic footprint in Guangzhou, entertaining over 500,000 citizens and tourists who attended the performances.