The 2018 International Cultural Angel Arts Festival was held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with children from China, the United States and Mexico performing a gala show to celebrate the event.
The Win-Win International Youth Culture and Arts Development Association, the host of the event, has been organizing various types of Sino-American youth cultural exchange programs, incorporating artistic and cultural elements to create mutual respect and understanding among its participants.
"This is the third year for us to organize the event, this year we have over 150 participants from China, the United States and Mexico," said Susan Zhou from the association.
Artists perform a Mexican dance during the 2018 International Cultural Angel Arts Festival and El Monte International Youth Music Festival in Los Angeles, US. /Xinhua Photo
Hundreds of children and teenagers and their families gathered at Rosemead High School in Los Angeles, and enjoyed dance, Chinese martial arts and Peking Opera performances.
"I feel that the event here is very inspirational for a lot of kids, and I think it's a good educational program for them to get excited about doing something for their future," said one audience member named Jerry.
The event also provided a chance for children and teenagers to enhance cross-cultural understanding and develop their talent on stage.
Two young artists perform Peking Opera during the 2018 International Cultural Angel Arts Festival and El Monte International Youth Music Festival in Los Angeles, US. /Xinhua Photo
"I'm really nervous, I'm not used to being in front of crowds, but I'm really happy about it too because it helps me open up," said Alexis Guarez, who danced at the show.
Many children showed their musical talent by playing piano, cucurbit flute and the horse head string instrument.
Zhou Ciyin, a 17-year-old girl who has been playing violin for 13 years, said that participating in the event helped to improve her skills as well as enrich her knowledge of different cultures.