Duanwu Festival celebrated in Malta with pipa and piano concert

On June 4, the China Cultural Centre in Malta welcomed a full house of guests to celebrate the Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The evening was marked by a concert featuring a captivating fusion of Chinese and Western classical music, highlighted by performances on the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, and the piano.

Renowned pipa virtuoso Guo Mei delivered a mesmerizing performance, enchanting the audience with classic Chinese compositions that captured the essence of the festival. Her selections included the timeless pieces "Dragon Boat" and "The Lament", which beautifully conveyed the cultural significance of the celebration.