WELLINGTON, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The second China-New Zealand Arts Festival kicked off here Friday, with its first event "China-New Zealand Virtual Chorus Concert" successfully held.

The choir concert, which featured Chinese and New Zealand classic choirs, was performed jointly by China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand.

The performance was broadcast live on the social media account of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand and some of New Zealand's art institutions, and also on the official Kuaishou social media account of the China National Symphony Orchestra.

As one of the highlights of the festival, the choir concert attracted music fans from both China and New Zealand who were spellbound with the unique combination of voices.

Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wu Xi gave the opening speech for the concert.

Closer people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning are a sure way to promote mutual understanding among nations, Wu said, noting that this joint performance by China National Symphony Orchestra and New Zealand musicians "is a form of exchange and learning between the cultures of China and New Zealand, as well as dialogue and interaction between Eastern and Western civilizations."

Wu believed the concert would further consolidate and enrich the cultural exchanges between the two countries and deepen the mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

New Zealand Ambassador to China Clare Fearnley said the festival let New Zealanders enjoy the richness of the Chinese art, while also highlighting the important role of art in the New Zealand society.

The second event of the art festival is China-New Zealand Piano Music Concert, to be held on June 25 at the Victoria University of Wellington.

The China-New Zealand Arts Festival aims to deepen understanding between the two countries and enhance bilateral friendship and cultural exchanges. Enditem

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