On the evening of October 20th, the special performance in Shenzhen of the 13th China International Folk Art Festival (CIFAF) kicked off at Xixiang Auditorium in Bao'an District, Shenzhen. Six foreign art troupes joined hands with local artists to present a cross-cultural artistic feast.

The Khevi Dance Group from Georgia captivated the audience with their graceful ethnic dance, showcasing the artistic charm of the Caucasus Mountains. The Art Troupe of Ran Ranga Dance Academy from Sri Lanka performed traditional dances that evoked the mystique of the Indian Ocean, offering a unique artistic experience. The stage came alive with a series of performances, including the "Dónal of the Sun" by Lonesome George from Northern Ireland, the "Ditsamaa Naha" by The Travelers from South Africa, the Flamenco dance "Las bodas de Luis Alonso" by Young Dance Company of Las Rozas from Spain, and the "Maori Kapa Haka" by Te Taumata o Apanul from New Zealand. Each act was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience.

In addition to the special performance, on the 21st, artists from home and abroad embarked on a cultural exchange tour along the bay. They visited iconic landmarks such as the Qianhai Stone Park, Happy Harbor, Shenzhen Binhai Performing Arts Center, and the Bay Area Folk Customs Museum, immersing themselves in Shenzhen's rich history and modern vitality.

 中外艺术家共赴鹏城之约！第13届中国国际民间艺术节深圳专场演出启幕

10月20日晚，第13届中国国际民间艺术节深圳专场演出在深圳宝安西乡会堂启幕。6个外国艺术团与深圳本土艺术力量携手，打造了一场跨越国界的文艺盛宴。

格鲁吉亚凯维舞蹈团以充满民族风情的优美舞姿，将高加索山脉刚健的艺术魅力传递给现场观众。斯里兰卡珍宝舞蹈学院艺术团演出的传统舞蹈，宛如一幅充满神秘色彩的印度洋画卷，带给了观众们独特的艺术体验。英国北爱尔兰孤独乔治乐队演唱的歌谣《阳光的多纳尔》、南非旅行者艺术团表演的《迎宾舞》、西班牙拉斯罗萨斯青年舞蹈团演出的弗拉门戈舞蹈《路易斯·阿隆索的婚礼》、新西兰阿帕努伊尖峰舞团呈现的毛利卡帕哈卡歌舞等节目轮番登场，赢得了观众们阵阵热烈的掌声和热情欢呼。

除专场演出外，21日，中外艺术家开启“湾畔漫步”交流巡游活动。他们沿前海石公园、欢乐港湾、深圳滨海演艺中心、湾区民俗馆等城市地标前行，沉浸式感受深圳的历史底蕴与现代活力。

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