Zhang Yiming, Chinese ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, congratulated all the cast and crew of National Ballet of China.

On the evening of January 26th, local time in the United Arab Emirates, applause thundered in the Emirates Palace. NBC staged Chinese New Year (The Nutcracker Chinese Version) to open the Abu Dhabi Festival 2024, the most influential art event in the Middle East, and a series of activities at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2024 as well.

Ambassadors from different countries in the United Arab Emirates and guests witnessed NBC's first performance in the United Arab Emirates with the audience.

Yuan Yuan(kid) by Zhan Xinlu

Tuan Tuan by Hou Xulei

Foreign Friend by Moheb Said, a student from Sharjah Performing Art Academy ‍

Yuan Yuan by Xu Yan

Nutcracker by Li Wentao

Leading Crane by Qiu Yunting

The Little Gold Ingots by 13 local children

Feng Ying, Director and Artistic Director of the NBC walked onto the stage with the dancers and expressed gratitude to the enthusiastic UAE audience!

On January 27th, NBC will present the second performance of Chinese New Year (The Nutcracker Chinese Version) in the Emirates Palace, and then on January 30th and 31st, NBC's artists will bring the Ballet Gala to the audiences in Dubai. We are looking forward to meeting you in the theater!