Liege in Belgium celebrates Spring Festival with a concert

To celebrate the Spring Festival, the Confucius Institute in Liege, Belgium, hosted a Spring Festival concert at the renowned Chateau du Val Saint Lambert, offering local audiences a banquet of Chinese and Western musical culture.

"We are happy to gather friends from all walks of life to celebrate the Chinese New Year," said Zhang Yingxuan, the Chinese director of the Liege Confucius Institute, adding that it was amazing to enjoy Chinese and Western music in a Belgian landmark like the Chateau du Val Saint Lambert.

The Belgian director of the Liege Confucius Institute Jean-Jacques Cuvelier welcomed the audience by highlighting the importance of cultural exchange, adding that music can offer the perfect link to bridge the cultural gap between Belgium and China.

The concert featured performances by renowned Belgian pianist and composer Jean-Francois Maljean, internationally acclaimed soprano Li Min, and Belgian saxophonist Robert Jeanne. The trio performed numerous classics from both Chinese and Western repertoires. Mr. Jean-Francois Maljean, in particular, performed several classical Chinese pieces, demonstrating a profound understanding of Chinese music through his skillful performances. Together, they presented a montage of Chinese and Western music, including the famous Chinese song "The Moon Represents My Heart," which resonated deeply with the audience.

As the organizers said, the Spring Festival concert not only enriched the cultural life of Liege, but also built an important bridge for cultural exchange between Belgium and China. The concert also aimed to deepen mutual understanding and promote people-to-people friendship and cooperation.