On January 27, 2026, the century old landmark of Algiers Post Office was lit up in Chinese red for the first time. Artists from the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater used erhu, pipa, Dunhuang dance, and acrobatics to flash mob and present a cultural feast to the local people. The applause was overwhelming, and the friendship between China and Arab countries warmed up in a festive atmosphere.

Artists from Gansu Song and Dance Theater in China have conquered the audience with their exquisite skills. The melodious melody of the erhu and the crisp notes of the pipa have played the Eastern charm in a foreign land. Dunhuang dancers have graceful postures and fluttering clothes, narrating the millennium culture of the Silk Road. The high difficulty acrobatic performance pushed the atmosphere of the scene to a climax, and every thrilling move attracted waves of exclamation and warm applause.

The Grand Post Office of Algiers is a landmark building in the capital of Algeria, with a history of over a hundred years. That night, this building, which witnessed countless historical moments, lit up Chinese red for the first time. Red lights pour down from the exterior walls of the building, complementing the lively music and exciting performances on site, becoming the most beautiful scenery in the night sky of Algiers. At this moment, not only did it light up the buildings, but it also lit up the hearts of the people of China and Arab countries.

This event is not only a cultural feast, but also an important measure for Algeria to promote its inbound tourism strategy. In recent years, Algeria has actively developed its tourism industry, focusing on improving infrastructure, simplifying tourist visa procedures, and attracting international tourists. The wonderful presentation of Chinese culture has injected new vitality into Algeria's cultural appeal and built a new bridge for cultural exchanges between the two countries.

At the event that evening, the audience stopped to watch, applauding and cheering one after another. Many local residents expressed that this is their first time experiencing the charm of Chinese culture up close and hope to have more cultural exchange activities in the future. The friendship between China and Arab countries appears even warmer and more enduring under the festive red lights.Editor/Yang Meiling