The enduring legacy of ancient Chinese
philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC) was told through dance in Skopje on Monday
in Macedonian National Theatre.
The large-scale original dance drama by
China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, "Confucius" has seen
soaring popularity since its Beijing debut in 2013.
On the same day, during a meeting with
the Chinese Ambassador to Macedonia Wen Zhenshun, Macedonian Minister of
Culture Elizabeta Kanceska-Milevska on Monday noted the excellent relations
between Macedonia and China in the cultural field, with increasing exchanges of
artists and performers from both countries.
Ambassador Wen Zhenshun on his part,
while evaluating the achievements made in bilateral cultural ties, said
Confucius is a well-known theme in Macedonia, noting that the Confucius
Institute in Skopje has been active in Macedonia since 2013 to promote cultural
exchanges.