Tokyo gala marks 75th anniversary of PRC founding

Hatoyama expressed his gratitude to the overseas Chinese community in Japan for their efforts in promoting mutual understanding between the two countries and hoped they would continue to serve as a powerful bridge for bilateral communication.

The gala not only conveyed the blessings of the overseas Chinese community for their homeland's anniversary but also reflected on their own journeys, showcasing how children born into Chinese families in Japan search for their identity.

The gala featured renowned Chinese painter Wang Zijiang and Chinese-Japanese boy Zhan Haoyu in a "grandfather-grandson" duo. On stage, their dialogue introduced various performances, giving the audience a glimpse into how overseas Chinese families reflect on the past and envision the future, highlighting their deep connection to China.

Some Chinese who came to Japan have the mission of preserving and spreading traditional Chinese culture. In the Peking Opera medley Essence of Splendid Colors, the audience enjoyed the performances of Peking Opera masters such as Zhang Chunxiang and their Japanese disciples. In the program River of Life, three generations of intangible cultural heritage artists demonstrated how they pass down the essence of traditional Chinese arts such as face-changing, shadow puppetry, and monkey play to their children and Japanese students in Japan.

Among the many captivating dance performances, the most talked-about by the audience during interviews was Person in the Painting, a unique program combining original dance and instrumental performances.