Cultures of China tour begins in Hong Kong

Art troupes, organized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, staged a variety of performances at the Hong Kong Coliseum over Feb 4-5.

Ahead of this year's Chinese New Year that falls on Feb 16, the shows marked the debut of the tour - Cultures of China, Festival of Spring - for 2018.

The annual event, held for the past 10 years, is a platform that promotes Chinese culture and seeks to embrace overseas Chinese on the occasion of Spring Festival, the traditional Chinese New Year holiday.