China holds gala tour overseas

Six troupes will stage 33 shows in 16 countries, regions this year

The 2018 Spring Festival gala for overseas Chinese will tour 29 cities, according to the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council on Tuesday.

One art troupe started its tour to the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao on Friday, and another five art troupes will start their performances worldwide from Feb 17, said the office.