East-West culture in the melting pot

Asian and European culture will be celebrated in Beijing with the launch of the First ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Culture and Art Festival from Sept 2-8.

With the theme "Culture Diversity and Sharing Innovation", the festival will focus on music, dance, drama, film, exhibitions, publications and cultural forums. More than 40 ASEM members have registered to attend the festival.

The highlights of the festival include the opening performance of the Asian-European Classical Symphony Concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts on Sept 2, and the closing ceremony of Asian-European Ethnic Music and Dance Gala in Chaoyang Park on Sept 8.