Today, September 23, a concert was held at the Belarusian National Technical University as part of the celebration of the Mid‑Autumn Festival and World Confucius Institutes Day. The event was attended by distinguished guests, students, students, residents and guests of Minsk.
Before the official part, master classes in Chinese Guohua painting, carving, calligraphy and handkerchief spinning were organized for the guests. Everyone could pick up a brush and try to draw a hieroglyph, draw a traditional landscape, carve Chinese patterns and master the art of turning a handkerchief.
After the master classes, which immersed the guests in the atmosphere of oriental art, there was a festive concert. On it, the Cultural Advisor to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Belarus, and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Minsk, Mr. Xia Guangyuan, addressed the audience with a greeting. In his speech, the Advisor warmly welcomed the guests and thanked the organizers for their high‑quality preparation. Xia Guangyuan also emphasized that the concert is not only a celebration but also an opportunity for compatriots in Belarus to feel a connection with their homeland.
Timur Matyushinets, Vice‑Rector for Ideological and Educational Work at BNTU, noted that the Mid‑Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion and family warmth, which is why today’s meeting is taking on a special atmosphere. He wished that the hall would be filled with the beauty of Chinese music and dance. Separately, the vice‑rector thanked the Confucius Institute for Science and Technology at BNTU for the fact that it has been promoting the study of the Chinese language and interest in Chinese culture, science and technology for 12 years. In conclusion, the vice‑rector wished everyone good health, good luck and good impressions.
The festive program included musical, dance, and acrobatic performances. Artists from Henan Province presented acts that reflected China’s ancient traditions and modern stagecraft.
The evening opened with the folk‑musical dance “A Thousand Horses Galloping Opens a New Path” — powerful and swift. It was followed by the plastic acrobatics of the “Spirit of the Sea” act. Then the hall fell silent: the solo on the pipa “Spring River on a Moonlit Night” reminded everyone of the beauty of moonlight, and the women’s dance “Rain Veil over Jade Porcelain” transported the audience to the origins of the famous Zhuzhou porcelain. The performance “Butterfly Dance among Flowers”—light, almost weightless—and the solo act “When Maple Leaves Turn Red,” imbued with longing for the homeland, evoked a storm of emotions in the audience.
Next, the audience saw the group dance “Gathering Pueraria” based on the “Shijing,” and then the hall erupted with applause thanks to the act “The Golden Snake Dance,” which added a festive spark. Toward the end, the pair’s acrobatic act “Chasing the Dream” told the story of the journey to the goal through complex stunts, and the program concluded with the group dance “Elegant Meeting Under the Moon,” which transported the audience back to the Song era. Music, choreography, and acrobatics all came together to form one big story about China and its festival.
The evening ended, but the impressions remained. The festive concert at BNTU not only introduced the audience to the culture of the Middle Kingdom but also reminded them that even thousands of kilometers away, one can feel like a part of a great celebration.
