At 8 p.m. tonight, China Central Television invites you to listen to a cross‑time dialogue between Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare—spanning more than four centuries!

The latest episode of the large-scale international cultural exchange program “Beauty in Harmony: A Song of Harmony,” jointly produced by China Media Group and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and exclusively sponsored by Wuliangye, will air on… It will air at 8:00 PM on March 8 on CCTV-1, the General Channel of China Central Television. , broadcast simultaneously on CCTV Video and CCTV.com. This episode will take viewers to Harbin, Beihai, Fuzhou Through in-depth urban explorations, this initiative adopts an innovative format—combining artistic performances, on-site visits, and shared cultural appreciation—to paint a grand panorama of mutual learning among civilizations and harmonious coexistence, facilitated by cross‑cultural exchanges across diverse artistic disciplines such as music, sports, and theater.

One of the earliest Chinese cities to come into contact with European classical music;

China’s first symphony concert was performed here.

China’s first Western-style music school was founded here…

Harbin, the world‑renowned cultural and tourism hotspot, not only bears the celebrated title of “City of Ice and Snow,” but also quietly carries the label of “City of World Music.” Here, the vibrant interplay between Chinese and Russian symphony orchestras has borne witness to generations of Sino‑Russian… A beautiful story of hearts and minds connecting.

Likewise, one vivid scene after another of “harmony in diversity” is flourishing across China. The sixth Belt and Road International Sailing Race, held in Beihai, Guangxi, has become a shining hallmark of international sporting events. The program will showcase the spectacle of the competition, bearing witness to the harmonious tableau of 30 teams from more than ten countries—including China, Croatia, Italy, France, South Africa, and Spain—coming together in friendship through sport. In addition, Join us for the Fuzhou Tang Xianzu International Theatre Exchange Month. Listen to the timeless dialogue between the legendary playwrights Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare, spanning more than four centuries.

Thanks to its unique geographical location and its cultural identity as the “City of World Music,” Harbin has become one of the key cities for cultural exchange between China and Russia. In this episode, on-location host Zhang Shuyue takes viewers back to her hometown of Harbin, exploring the Harbin Museum of Music and the Sino-Russian Symphony Orchestra of the Harbin Conservatory of Music, thereby highlighting the fruitful cultural exchanges between the two countries in the field of music.

During the program, viewers will not only get to see treasured artifacts that embody Harbin’s musical legacy, but also enjoy “Suihua Little Tune,” which ingeniously blends Chinese traditional instruments with Western orchestral ones, as well as the piano concerto “Flourishing Blossoms,” which fuses the timeless Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower” with the quintessential Russian folk tune “The Red Berries Are in Bloom.” Guests including Song Fei, President of the Harbin Conservatory of Music, and Alexei Vasiliev, Rector of the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory, will also take to the stage to share the heartfelt bond between the peoples of China and Russia—“hearts connected through art.”

Body In the context of international exchange and the evolution of our times, education has consistently shouldered the vital mission of fostering cultural convergence and facilitating heartfelt communication. Outdoor host Yang Fan arrives in Beihai, Guangxi, to witness a high‑profile international sailing event. With the wind as ink and the sea as paper, we pen a beautiful ode to dreams, friendship, and freedom.

More than four centuries ago, the far-flung figures Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare both penned numerous timeless masterpieces. More than 400 years later, Fuzhou is hosting a new edition of the Tang Xianzu International Theatre Exchange Month, building a bridge for cultural exchange through dialogues that transcend time and national borders. “Beauty in Harmony: A Song of Harmony and Beauty” presents excerpts from the experimental play “Hamlet,” a collaboration between renowned Kunqu artist Zhang Jun and celebrated performing artist Pu Cunxin, as well as “The Jungle Book—Reimagined,” choreographed by Britain’s Akram Khan Company, and the dance drama “Carmen,” brought to life by Spain’s Aida Gómez Dance Company. Through the dynamic interplay of diverse art forms, these works revisit timeless classics and renew their splendor.

World-renowned ensembles and artists converge, giving rise to a dialogue that transcends mountains and seas. These cultural exchange initiatives have fostered mutual understanding among peoples, providing invaluable cultural enrichment and spiritual impetus for the mutual learning and appreciation of diverse cultures. In the gentle narration of “Beauty Shared, a Song of Harmony and Beauty,” the power of culture works subtly yet profoundly, nurturing the rich tapestry of world civilizations.

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