Chinese cultural night in Kuwait highlights Hebei's traditional arts

Abstract : A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.

Artists perform during the "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again," the event showcased traditional Hebei performing arts including acrobatics, martial arts, folk song, dance, and poetry recitals. Over 500 guests from Kuwaiti cultural, artistic, and media sectors, along with Chinese culture enthusiasts, attended the event. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.

Themed "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again," the event showcased traditional Hebei performing arts including acrobatics, martial arts, folk song, dance, and poetry recitals. Over 500 guests from Kuwaiti cultural, artistic, and media sectors, along with Chinese culture enthusiasts, attended the event.

In his remarks, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin said this year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Kuwait, adding that the two peoples have developed a profound friendship through longstanding exchanges.

China stands ready to further deepen cultural exchanges with Kuwait, carry forward their traditional friendship and promote cooperation in various fields, contributing to the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future, he added.

Aisha Al Mahmoud, assistant secretary-general for cultural affairs at Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, said Kuwait looks forward to further deepening cultural cooperation with China and strengthening mutual understanding and respect between the two peoples.

The event, jointly organized by the China Cultural Center in Kuwait and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Hebei Province, was held under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait.

Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin delivers a speech during the "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again," the event showcased traditional Hebei performing arts including acrobatics, martial arts, folk song, dance, and poetry recitals. Over 500 guests from Kuwaiti cultural, artistic, and media sectors, along with Chinese culture enthusiasts, attended the event. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

An artist performs during the "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again," the event showcased traditional Hebei performing arts including acrobatics, martial arts, folk song, dance, and poetry recitals. Over 500 guests from Kuwaiti cultural, artistic, and media sectors, along with Chinese culture enthusiasts, attended the event. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

People attend the "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese Cultural Night · Hebei, Once Again," the event showcased traditional Hebei performing arts including acrobatics, martial arts, folk song, dance, and poetry recitals. Over 500 guests from Kuwaiti cultural, artistic, and media sectors, along with Chinese culture enthusiasts, attended the event. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)