The Chinese Elderly Art Group staged an eye-opening show at the Queen's Theatre in central London on Sunday night, leaving audiences with a lot to marvel about.

"They are so beautiful and graceful," said a British social worker also in her 60s. "I can't believe what the papers said about China seeing these people of my generation performing happily in such style," she added.

Members from the Chinese Elderly Art Group perform during the one-night show named "East meets West" in London, Britain, March 30, 2008. The Chinese Elderly Art Group staged an eye-opening show at the Queen's Theatre in central London on Sunday night, leaving audiences with a lot to marvel about. (Xinhua Photo)

The visiting Chinese Elderly Art Group composed of people over 65 in age presented a colorful show mixing traditional Chinese culture with modern dance and music.

Catwalk shows and dances for ladies in their 60s and 70s as well as Sichuan face transfiguration, Chinese oboe solo and shadow show dance brought rounds of applause from the audience, who were stunned by the energy and artistic skills of the 40 plus Chinese performers. One can hardly believe performances by aged people could be so popular.