KIEV, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The State Symphony Orchestra of the Transcarpathian Region held an online symphony concert on Wednesday to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
The concert was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine with the support of the city council of Uzhgorod, the administrative center of the Transcarpathian region.
Honored Artist of Ukraine Victoria Svalyavchik-Tsanko conducted the concert, with the audience enjoying Chinese and Ukrainian traditional and modern pieces.
"Music knows no boundaries and this concert is not only an important cultural exchange that confirms the friendship between China and Ukraine, but also a bridge for cultural ties that connects people's hearts," Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong said.
Before the concert, Mayor of Uzhgorod Bohdan Andriyiv congratulated the Chinese people on the upcoming anniversary of the founding of the PRC.
"In 71 years, China has achieved incredible and powerful results in social, economic, technical, and cultural development thanks to the Chinese people's conscientious and selfless work. Today, China is a leader in the global economy and is also an example for many developing countries," he said, adding that the country hopes to enhance its friendship with China and have more mutually beneficial cooperation. Enditem
