CCP COMPLEX, Pasay City — With nearly a thousand guests made up of a mixed Chinese and Filipino audience in attendance, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan hailed the success of the recent presentation of the 'Cultural Shaanxi - Charm of the Silk Road Legacy' at Aliw Theater in Pasay City.

The event was a joint effort by the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Associations in the Philippines Foundation (FFCAPF) aimed to promote stronger cultural ties between the Philippines and China.

Through the collaborations of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, Shaanxi provincial government and the FFCAPF, the event brought the culture of the origin of the Silk Road and the energy of the Yellow River to life on stage in Manila.

Performers from China's northwestern province of Shaanxi regaled the audience with their unique song's and dances. One of the highlights of the evening included the singing of the globally popular song 'Anak', performed in both Chinese and its original Filipino language by a female and male singer, respectively, and 'All The Way Together' by the entourage.

Adding color to the show were the performances of folk dances for the Fiesta Filipina segment by the Sandiwang Kayumanggi Dance Group before everyone went on stage for the finale.
In his message, ambassador Quan praised the initiative for bringing closer ties between the Chinese and Filipino peoples.

“On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, I warmly welcome the delegation and performers from Shaanxi Province. I also extend sincere greetings to everyone here tonight. My thanks go to the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Associations of the Philippines Foundation, and those who have worked hard in making this event possible,” he cited.

“Culture and tourism are bridges. They deepen exchange and build friendship. Before the pandemic in 2019, China was the Philippines’ second-largest source of visitors, with 1.74 million arrivals. By the end of 2025, that number fell to a mere 262,000. We welcome the recent Philippine announcement of a 14-day visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. This is a positive step for people-to-people exchange,” he continued.

“The visa-free policy has raised travel interest to the Philippines, and bookings increased over this Chinese New Year. Airlines are adding capacity and routes: Xiamen Airlines will revive Quanzhou-Cebu direct flights on March 29, and Air China will launch Chongqing—Manila direct service on May 1, offering faster and more convenient travel for passengers,” he likewise announced.

In ending, Quan stressed that “China and the Philippines (being) neighbors, should learn from (the event) and help and respect each other.

“We are both very kind people and there is no reason for hatred. China treats the Philippines as a friend and neighbor, offering sincere help without conditions,” he concluded.