A concert marking the 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations took place at the Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 21.

The outdoor event attracted over 300 audience members and featured Chinese musicians, including the music ensemble of traditional Chinese music of the Central Conservatory of Music, bringing Chinese music pieces that showcase the versatility of traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as the famous suona (a woodwind Chinese instrument) piece "Hundreds of Birds Paying Homage to Phoenix" and the classic pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute) piece "Ambush on All Sides".

Ancient Chinese musical instruments, such as guzheng (a plucked-string musical instrument), xiao (Chinese vertical flute) and banhu (bowed Chinese fiddle) were also played during the concert.

The Chinese musicians also used their instruments to play folk songs of Brazil, which received warm feedback from the local audience.

The concert also featured musicians from Brazil playing Chinese songs and Brazilian folk songs.

The concert, co-initiated by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and co-organized by Chinese Musicians' Association and Brazil China Friendship Association, invited veteran conductor Chen Bing as well as the winners and judges of the Chinese Golden Bell Award for Music — a top Chinese music award — to join in the performances.

The event was part of 2024 "Today China" Arts Week, which was first launched in 2004 by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. During the past two decades, the art festival has toured around the world by visiting 23 countries and regions. This has been the first time that it came to Brazil. This year, the 2024 "Today China" Arts Week will also make its debut in Colombia. Cultural exchange programs such as film festival, concerts and photo exhibitions, will be held.