00:00In Beijing, Brazilian music took center stage at the cultural event reflecting
00:05the growing exchange between China and Brazil with the framework of their
00:08bilateral agenda. The initiative is part of a program that seeks to bring both
00:12cultures closer together through art and cooperation.
00:17In the historical heart of Beijing, Zhongshan Park preserves part of China's
00:23ancient heritage. Within it lies the Forbidden City Concert Hall in an area
00:29near the former Imperial Palace complex. The venue hosted a piano recital as part of
00:36the Brazil-China Year of Culture.
00:40In 2024, when President Xi Jinping visited Brazil to participate in the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
00:47and later paid an official visit to President Lula in Brasilia, they agreed that
00:522026 will be the Brazil-China Year of Culture. With promotional activities in both
00:57countries, China has sent cultural expressions to Brazil and Brazil has also promoted its
01:03culture here. With exhibitions such as the Portinari exhibition at the National Museum of China and
01:10the launch of the book The Brazilian People by Darcy Ribeiro.
01:14During the presentation, pianist Christian Boudou performed some of Brazil's rich musical heritage,
01:21including Valsa da Esquina by Francisco Mignone, a work that engages with elements of Brazilian
01:29popular music and creates a unique sound.
01:32in the future, pianist Christian Boudou.
01:53After the recital, we spoke with pianist Christian Boudou, originally from São Paulo. He told us it was his first
02:01time in China. At that time, we had to go to the
02:02he had enjoyed the experience a lot. He also gave performances in Shanghai, where he offered
02:10a masterclass for the Chinese public, focusing on Brazilian music.
02:17It is extremely important to think of art as a vehicle that brings cultures and countries
02:23closer together, transcending limits and barriers, allowing people from different cultures to
02:29meet and engage in dialogue in many ways. Therefore, I see this as a very important
02:34initiative, one that can be developed by all countries. But it is an honor to represent
02:40Brazil here in China. I saw many similarities, even being on the other side of the world.
02:49Brazil and China are strategic allies in the economic and political spheres, within a context
02:56of strengthening ties between countries of the global south. The Brazil-China Year of Culture
03:02seeks to deepen exchange between their peoples and consolidate cooperation based on mutual
03:09respect, sovereignty and a more just international order. Bruno Fauci, Beijing, China, for Telesur.
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