Follow Vanuatu Immigration and Vanuatu Investment: On the evening of February 7th, local time, a spectacular Hunan acrobatic performance was held at the Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. The event opened with a rendition of "Singing for the Motherland" performed by the local military band, conducted personally by the Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu, Xie Bohua. The performance earned enthusiastic applause from nearly 1,000 spectators, including Vanuatu's Acting President Philip Boedoro, Prime Minister Moana Carcasses, other government officials, overseas Chinese, and local residents. After the show, Acting President Philip Boedoro and others went on stage to shake hands with and take photos with the Hunan acrobatic performers, praising the Hunan acrobatics as "magical, thrilling, and spectacular, allowing the people of Vanuatu to broaden their horizons and gain new experiences."
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and invited by the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, a 20-member Hunan acrobatic art delegation, led by Deputy Director Xiao Lingzhi and Deputy General Manager Liu Junke, participated in the "Second China Day—Happy Chinese New Year" event organized by the Chinese Embassy, under the guidance of the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and the Provincial Performing Arts Group. The entire event was solemn yet warm. Following speeches by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu and the Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu welcoming the Chinese New Year, and performances by overseas Chinese and local artists, the Hunan delegation took the stage for the main performance.
To successfully complete this mission, the Hunan Acrobatic Art Theater Co., Ltd. carefully rehearsed several acrobatic stunts such as "Ball Balancing," "Strength and Beauty," "Happy Chef," "Rolling Lamps," and "Aerial Rings," tailored to the understanding and appreciation habits of foreign audiences. They also prepared eight programs in various artistic forms, including "Mysterious Space," "Soul of Martial Arts," and "Erhu Solo," allowing foreign audiences to experience the charm of Chinese New Year culture while enjoying the stage performances. During the performance in Vanuatu, the Chinese Erhu rendition of the foreign classics "Csárdás" and "Waltzing Matilda," along with a magic trick featuring the Vanuatu national flag, resonated strongly with the local audience.
The Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu attached great importance to the visit of the Hunan delegation. On the night before the performance, they invited all members to the Ambassador's residence to organize a New Year celebration with embassy staff. Despite the very limited local performance conditions, they did their utmost to provide the best possible service for the delegation's performance.