Wuhan showcases Chinese heritage at 2026 Duisburg China Festival
Representatives from Wuhan opened a cultural exhibition at the 2026 Duisburg China Festival in Germany aiming to build bilateral trade and diplomatic connections
The 2026 Duisburg China Festival began in Germany on Friday, with Chinese and German cities taking part to enhance bilateral relations. The opening gala featured Wuhan Song and Dance Theatre artists performing "White Clouds and Yellow Crane Are My Hometown." Over three days, the festival showcases Chinese culture through traditional cuisine, customs, and modern art at various cultural booths and interactive zones.
On Friday evening, top Wuhan performing arts groups presented more than a dozen distinct programs, including Peking opera, Hanju opera, Chuju opera, acrobatics, and ethnic song and dance. Chang Haitao, consul general of the Chinese Consulate General in Dusseldorf, emphasized the festival's role in strengthening ties between China and Germany.
Since 1982, Duisburg and Wuhan have been sister cities, fostering close personal and economic exchanges. Duisburg Mayor Soeren Link praised the opening gala's standard, quality, and variety, highlighting the city's commitment to deepening German-Chinese friendship. Markus Teuber, a China affairs commissioner at Duisburg's mayor's office, noted that Wuhan's theatrical, song, and dance performances provided Germans with an excellent glimpse into Chinese culture.
Yang Jing, deputy director of Wuhan's Bureau of Culture and Tourism, emphasized the festival's significance in expanding Wuhan's global cultural outreach and its contribution to German-Chinese friendship.
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